Notocactus Magnificus

Description

PLANT DETAILS: 

•  Notocactus Magnificus is a bluish-green geometric globular cactus with wool that grows in clusters and produce absolutely brilliant yellow flowers. These cacti develop a slight depression on the crown, which may become distorted with age.
• Notocactus magnificus, also known as ‘Balloon Cactus’ or ‘Parodia Magnifica’ is a stunning bluish-green spherical cactus native to the highlands of South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina). If you look at it from above, you’ll notice pale yellow or golden spines lined up on 11 to 15 vertical ribs.
• Habit:Plants at first solitary, forming large clustering mounds in time.
• Ribs:11-15, straight, symmetrical, acute.
• Areoles:White at first, later yellowish close together or almost contiguous.
• Flowers:Borne several at a time apically, funnel-shaped, sulphur yellow, 4,5-5,5 cm long and in diameter; peri carpels with dense white wool and brownish bristles.
  Blooming season: Flowering occurs in summer through early fall and will bloom several times during warm weather.

 PLANT CARE TIPS:

•  Notocactus magnificus is the perfect plant to grow, because it doesn’t require any special care and can survive in many environmental and growing conditions. It can be grown bothindoors and outdoors. In any case, keep in mind that you will need to provide your chubby friend with proper growing conditions to make it thrive well.
•  If grown outdoorsas part of a cactus or succulent garden, your Notocactus magnificus should be planted in an area that gets at least 6 hours of morning sunlight. However, during extreme heat or heatwaves, it’s a good idea to place a sunshade over the cactus to protect it from sunburn.
• If grown indoors, make sure you provide your plant with plenty of bright light, by placing the pot in a sunny spot such as near a southern-facing window. If you lack sunlight, you may use grow lights, but natural light is always preferable.
• As far as watering requirements, always remember that Notoctus magnificus isdrought-resistant, and overwatering it may lead to waterlogging and then root rot.

SOIL TYPE & WATERING: –

•  The plant grows best in the regular cactus soil mix like other cacti and succulents. The soil media most be well drained, which helps keep the roots from rotting.
• Always check your media before watering, for succulents and cactus allow the potting mix to dry completely before watering again.