Notocactus ottonis subs. horstii
Sukkulenty 3(1-2): 55. 2000
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Notocactus ottonis subs. horstii
Author
(F.Ritter) Doweld
Chinese genus
南国玉属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
Parodia ottonis subs. horstiiSN|20341]]SN|20341]], best know as Notocactus horstiiSN|20365]]SN|20345]] is a solitary or slowly clustering medium sized barrel cactus with many flowers in early spring.
Flowers
Either orange or yellow for what used to be Notocactus horstiiSN|20345]]SN|20345]] and violet-purple for what used to be Notocactus purpureusSN|20345]]SN|20365]] up to 3.5 cm in diameter.
Blooming Season
Spring.
Stem
Flattened or spherical up to 10 cm tall and 15 cm in diameter (but in cultivation plant tends to elongate and can grow up to 30 tall) The crown of the plant is covered in spiny white wool.