Notocactus ottonis wigginsia nothohorstii houseplant Rather than growing this succulent

Rather than growing this succulent from seeds

mound forming

Growth rate: It is a relatively rapidly growing and easily flowering species that will make large clumps given the best conditions

expanded at the base into a succulent pumpkin-like caudex

it creates stunning large salmon-pink to magenta-tint flowers on the outside petals and a greenish-yellow center

Notocactus ottonis wigginsia nothohorstii houseplant Rather than growing this succulentParodia ottonis subs. horstii, best know as Notocactus horstii is a solitary or slowly clustering medium sized barrel cactus with many flowers in early spring. This spherical cactus can grow up to 10 cm tall and 15 cm in diameter (but in cultivation plant tends to elongate and can grow up to 30 tall) the crown of the plant is covered in spiny white wool. Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b 11 Sun exposure: Light shade Origin: Southeastern South