Parodia turbinata is a slow growing usually solitary cactus about 15 cm diameter starting out spiny then becoming more woolly. It will bear several glossy yellow flowers around the very woolly stem apex in mid summer.taproot of this plant is large.this plant has 12-20 ribs.This plant is an easy to grow tropical cactus that like a warm bright location, but more cold tolerant than most and less fussy regarding soil conditions. It is a relatively rapidly growing and easily flowering species. It prefer a very porous neutral to slightly acidic compost with plenty of extra grit. Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater, keep dry in winter. It rot easily if the substrate is wet and cold, tends to lose its roots in winter. Best if watered with rain water. It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small. It look fine in a cold greenhouse and frame or outdoor in a rockery.Rarely pests like red spider mite and mealy bugs can attack
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