🧸 Parodia scopa 🧸 Parodia scopa

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Description

✨ Product Overview

Meet the Parodia scopa (Silver Ball Cactus, also known as Snowball Cactus) — an adorable, fluffy cactus that’s a must-have for any succulent collection! 🤩
This charming globular cactus features a plump, bright green spherical body covered in dense, soft, snow-white fuzzy spines, giving it a plush, "snowball" appearance that’s irresistible to touch. As it matures, it offsets readily, forming gorgeous, dense clusters of round "fluffy balls". In spring and summer, it blooms with vibrant, fiery red-orange flowers that crown the top of each cactus, creating a stunning contrast against its soft white fur. Every cluster is unique, with natural variations in size and growth pattern, making each plant a one-of-a-kind living artwork. 🌿
Feature Description
Botanical Name Parodia scopa (syn. Notocactus scopa)
Common Name Silver Ball Cactus, Snowball Cactus, White Ball Cactus
Family Cactaceae
Genus Parodia
Bloom Season Spring to Summer 🌸
Flower Color Bright red-orange, fiery blooms
Growth Habit Globular, clumping, offsetting
Growth Rate Moderate
Mature Size Single head up to 10-15 cm in diameter; clusters can reach 30+ cm wide
Hardiness Zone USDA 9a to 11b
Native Area Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.) / Partial shade
Dormancy

Winter (cool, dry period) ❄️

💧 Care Guide (Beginner-Friendly!)

This hardy, fluffy cactus is extremely easy to care for, even for new plant parents:
  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in bright, full sun to partial shade. More sunlight enhances the white spine color and encourages abundant flowering. Protect from intense midday sun in summer to prevent sunburn on the soft spines.
  • 💦 Watering: Follow the "soak and dry" method. Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry (every 1-2 weeks in growing season). Reduce watering significantly in winter — keep nearly dry to avoid root rot.
  • 🌡️ Temperature: Ideal growing temperature 18-30°C (65-86°F). Can tolerate short periods down to 5°C (41°F) when dry. Protect from frost!
  • 🪴 Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus/succulent mix with high grit content (perlite, pumice, volcanic rock) for excellent aeration.
  • ⚠️ Special Note: This cactus is a prolific offsetter! It will naturally form large, dense clusters over time, making it perfect for filling pots or garden beds. A cool, dry winter rest will trigger more flowers in spring.
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