Parodia microspermais a extremely variablespeciesin the shape , spination , and color of the backbone and flowers , and many names have been published .
Parodia microsperma(F.A.C.Weber ) Speg .
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In habitat, El Rodeo, Catamarca, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byGiovanna Anceschi & Alberto Magli. Used underCC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IT.
barrel cactus microspermus , Hickenia microsperma
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : NotocacteaeGenus : Parodia
The specific name " microsperma(pronounced my - kro - SPERM - uh ) " means " small - sown " and cite to the bantam seed of the species , which are only 0.015 ( 0.5 mm ) in diam .
In habitat, Andalgalá Department, Catamarca Province, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byMartin Lowry. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Parodia microspermais aboriginal to northernArgentinaand southernBolivia .
Parodia microspermais a smallcactuswith stems that have spirally arrangedtuberclesinto 13 to 21 ribs , each with a clustering of thorn at the tip . It normally growssolitary , but it may produce a few offsets at the base as it ages . The stem is spherical when young , after sometimes becoming cylindrical , and can achieve a height of 8 in ( 20 cm ) and a diameter of 4 column inch ( 10 centimeter ) . Eachareolebears 4 central and 7 to 30 radial rachis . The fundamental spinal column are scarlet or dark-brown , 0.2 to 0.8 column inch ( 0.5 to 2 centimetre ) long , rarely up to 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) , with the lowermost being the longest and hooked at theapex . The radial spines are whitened , bristle - like , and can grow up to 0.3 column inch ( 0.8 cm ) long .
During the summertime , Parodia microspermaproduces yellow , orangish , or red-faced flowers at the top of the stem . The funnel - shaped peak can reach a length of 1.4 inch ( 3.5 cm ) long and a diameter of 2 inch ( 5 cm ) . The fruits are nearly spherical with basaldehiscenceand contain tiny brown seeds . They can produce up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in diameter .
At Botanical Gardens of Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Derivative of a photo byKarelj. Used underCC BY-SA 3.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Light : Parodia microspermacan broadly wield direct Dominicus in the morning and afternoon but prefer partial shade during midday . So , set the plant outdoors anywhere it can receive vivid , collateral sunlight . When growing indoors , prefer a sunny windowsill and rotate the gage every two week to advance balanced increment . However , move it outdoors in the spring , if possible .
Soil : Good drain is crucial for a healthy plant . Therefore , use commercial soil for cacti ormake your own well - draining mixwith mineral gritstone , such as uncouth sand , perlite , or pumice stone .
Hardiness : This cactus prosper in warm , desert - like atmospheric condition but will not live a hard frost . So , if there is a endangerment of freezing temperature , it is good to establish it in a container that can be bring indoors . Parodia microspermagrows right inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° 100 ) .
In habitat, La Candelaria, Salta Province, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byMartin Lowry. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
tearing : During the uprise season , water deeply , but permit the territory to dry out to the touch between watering . When it goes dormant during the winter , the plant needs much less water than usual . Therefore , body of water meagerly .
Fertilizing : While not necessary , Parodia microspermawill answer well to a low - balanced soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength . However , debar feeding in winter .
Repotting : If you get this cactus in a container , repot as needed from spring to early summer . However , ensure the soil is dry before you start , and always pot it in a container with drainage yap .
generation : SinceParodia microspermararely produces offsets , itis commonly propagated by seeds . Sow the seed in spring for the best results .
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Parodia microspermais non - toxic to homo or beast .
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