Xerophyte

Description

Parodia haselbergiiSN|1795]]SN|1795]] (Notocactus haselbergiiSN|1797]]SN|1797]]) is a solitary, fast growing, little cactus. Two subspecies are recognized, the nominate and subsp. graessneri (K.Schum.) Hofacker & P.J.Braun.

Flowers

Bright orange to brick-red up to 2 cm wide and each can last one to three weeks.

Blooming Season

It flowers at the end of the winter or in early spring for a long period of time (It can last blooming to two months!). Will start flowering around 5 cm in diameter.

Spines

Silvery white, eventually with a yellowish tip, soft, bristly.

Ribs

About 30, low.

Stem

Spherical more or less flattened, bright green, almost completely concealed by dense spines, up to 10 cm tall, 15 cm in diameter. The crown of the plant is usually set at an angle to prevent water-sitting.

Areoles

With a short white wool, they are arranged geometrically.