Parodia warasii is a cactus species native to Bolivia, valued for its perfectly globular shape and large, intensely colored flowers. It is a compact, decorative, and very resilient plant, suitable both for collectors and for lovers of easy-to-care-for plants.
🌵 Botanical characteristics:
• Genus: Parodia
• Origin: South America (Bolivia)
• Shape: globular, with a diameter of up to 15 cm and height of approximately 7–10 cm
• Spines: short, dense, radially arranged, golden in color
• Flowers: appear at the top of the plant, are large, bright yellow, and can last several days
• Growth rate: slow but steady, gradually forming dense clusters
🌞 Growing conditions:
• Light: requires plenty of light and direct sun for compact growth and abundant flowering
• Temperature: prefers 18–30 °C; tolerates lower temperatures if the substrate is completely dry, but must not be exposed to frost
• Watering: moderate during the warm period; let the substrate dry completely between waterings
• Soil: very well drained, ideally a mineral mix with sand and fine gravel
• Wintering: a dry and cool rest period is recommended during the cold season (10–12 °C) to stimulate the next flowering
🌱 Secret Garden Recommendation:
👉 For optimal drainage and healthy roots, use Secret Garden professional substrate for cacti and succulents — a balanced formula of peat, sand, and mineral granules that prevents excessive water accumulation.
🌸 Advantages and uses:
• Particularly decorative plant, perfect for sunny windowsills or terrariums
• Excellent resistance to drought and difficult conditions
• Can bloom year after year if it benefits from winter dormancy and strong light
Note: The plant is sold without flowers. Flowering usually occurs in the summer as the plant matures.
Height with pot included approx. 15 cm