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Parodia magnifica
Balloon cactus · Cactaceae
Parodia magnifica is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family, native to southern Brazil.
CactaceaeSucculent
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About Balloon cactus
Parodia magnifica is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family, native to southern Brazil. It is a cactus growing to 7–15 cm (3–6 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) broad, with heavily ribbed, spherical to columnar, spiny and hairy stems, bearing pale yellow flowers in summer.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Brazil South |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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