Parodia schlosseri

🌵 Care Guide

Parodia schlosseri (syn. Parodia erubescens / Notocactus schlosseri) is a beautiful, seed-grown cactus admired for its dense coppery-red spines and brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with striking red centers. This slow-growing species remains compact and is an excellent choice for collectors as well as beginners.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright light to full sun.
• Morning sunlight is ideal, while intense afternoon sun should be introduced gradually.
• Indoors, place near a bright south or east-facing window.

💧 Watering

• Spring & Summer: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry.
• Autumn & Winter: Reduce watering significantly and keep almost dry.
• ⚠️ Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.

🌡️ Temperature

• Prefers temperatures between 18–32°C.
• Can tolerate brief drops to around 5°C if kept completely dry.
• Protect from frost and prolonged cold, damp conditions.

🌱 Soil

• Requires a porous, fast-draining cactus soil mix.
• Adding pumice, coarse sand, or perlite improves drainage.
• Well-draining mineral-rich soil promotes healthy root growth.

🍽️ Fertilizer

• Feed once a month during spring and early summer with a low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer.
• Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.

🪴 Potting

• Grow in a pot with good drainage holes.
• Repot every 2–3 years during early spring or whenever the plant outgrows its container.

🌸 Flowering

• Produces stunning, glossy lemon-yellow flowers with deep red centers during late spring.
• Bright light and a cool, dry winter rest encourage abundant flowering.