Parodia Magnifica (Ballon Cactus)

Parodia magnifica
Synonym: Notocactus magnificus
Common Name: Balloon Cactus

Parodia magnifica is a Brazilian cactus known for its blue-green body, strongly defined ribs, and fine golden-yellow spines. Young plants begin as compact, rounded globes and can flower while still relatively small, producing bright yellow blooms from the crown. With age, the stems become increasingly columnar and can eventually approach 3 feet tall, while prolific offsetting can produce impressive multi-stemmed specimens several feet across.

☀ Light: Bright light to full sun

💧 Water: Water when soil is completely dry

🌡 Cold: Protect from hard frost

✨ Highlights

• Blue-green, strongly ribbed stems
• Bright yellow flowers, even on relatively small plants
• Individual stems can eventually approach 3 feet tall
• Old plants can form massive clusters several feet across

This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix.

Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!

If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.