Mammillaria Parodia Magnifica
Original price was: ₹849.00.₹375.00Current price is: ₹375.00.
Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing
That’s a great choice! The Mammillaria Parodia Magnifica(often still sold under its old name, Notocactus magnificus), also known as the Ball Cactus, is a beautiful, low-maintenance cactus.
Here is a guide to its care Mammillaria Parodia Magnifica :
Parodia Magnifica Care Guide
☀️ Light
- Bright, indirect light is best. This cactus loves light but should be protected from the intense, direct midday sun, which can scorch it.
- Indoors: A bright window that gets morning or late afternoon sun is ideal.
- Outdoors: Place it in a spot that gets morning sun and partial shade during the hottest part of the day.
- Tip: If growing indoors, rotate the pot occasionally so the cactus grows evenly and doesn’t lean toward the light.
💧 Watering
- The “Soak and Dry” Method is Key. Water thoroughly, allowing the water to drain completely from the bottom of the pot, and then wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again.
- Growing Season (Spring/Summer): Water more regularly when the soil is dry to the touch.
- Dormancy (Winter): The cactus goes dormant and requires very little water. Cut back watering significantly or stop altogether, especially if kept in a cool location. Keeping it dry in winter helps promote better flowering in the spring.
- Crucial: Never let the cactus sit in standing water, as this will quickly lead to root rot.
🪴 Soil and Potting
- Soil: Use a very well-draining cactus or succulent mix. To improve drainage, you can amend a commercial mix with extra perlite, pumice, or coarse sand.
- Pot: Always use a pot with drainage holes. Repot only when necessary, typically when you see roots growing out of the drainage holes, and do so during the warm growing season.
🌡️ Temperature
- Ideal: They thrive in warm, dry, desert-like conditions.
🍽️ Fertilizer
- Fertilize with a low-nitrogen liquid cactus/succulent fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer).
- Do not fertilize in fall or winter.
🐛 Pests and Problems Mammillaria Parodia Magnifica
- Parodia magnifica is generally hardy but can occasionally be affected by sucking pests like mealybugs and aphids.
- Overwatering is the most common problem and is indicated by a soft, discolored, or mushy-looking plant. If this happens, stop watering immediately and let the soil dry out completely, or repot into fresh, dry soil.
Following these tips should help your beautiful Ball Cactus thrive! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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