Notocactus Scopa Hybrid Cactus Healthy Plant

Notocactus Scopa Hybrid (Cactus)

Botanical Name: Parodia scopa Hybrid (formerly Notocactus scopa)
Common Names: Notocactus Scopa Hybrid, Silver Ball Cactus

The Notocactus Scopa Hybrid is a compact, globular cactus admired for its dense white or golden spines and beautiful yellow flowers. It is an excellent choice for balconies, windowsills, terraces, rock gardens, and succulent collections.

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Cactus / Succulent
• Growth Habit: Round to slightly cylindrical
• Mature Size: 10–20 cm tall and 8–15 cm wide
• Flower Color: Bright yellow (occasionally orange depending on the hybrid)
• Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
• Growth Rate: Slow

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: 5–8 hours of bright direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Water only when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter.
• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with sand, pumice, or perlite.
• Temperature: Best between 18–35°C. Protect from frost and prolonged temperatures below 5°C.
• Humidity: Prefers low humidity with good air circulation.

Planting & Care

• Use a pot with drainage holes.
• Avoid waterlogging, as it can cause root rot.
• Fertilize once a month during spring and summer using a diluted cactus fertilizer.
• Repot every 2–3 years or when the plant outgrows its container.
• Keep dry during the winter dormancy period.

Propagation

• Offsets (pups), if produced.
• Seeds.