Description for Notocactus Rutilans
Parodia rutilans, best known as Notocactus rutilans, is a small-growing, usually solitary, cactus species. The numerous stiff, sharp spines are varicoloured and the center is reddish-brown.
Notocactus rutilans is a synonym of Parodia mueller-melchersii. The plants are very free-flowering and self- fertile; producing many seeds. When in flower the whole plant shimmers with colour and it flowers when quite young.
The dull green, elongated spherical shoots reach heights of up to 8 centimetres and diameter of 6 centimetres. The areoles on them are white. The light golden yellow to lemon yellow to reddish flowers.
The flowers are very showy, 5 cm long, with much white wool along the tubes, and translucent petals, salmon to carmine-red shading to egg-yolk yellow in the centre.
Planting and care
Grow well in moderate-humid climate.
Temperature: Ideal temperature 13 to 55.4 degrees F
Minimum temperature in winter 10 to 50 degrees F
Caring for Notocactus Rutilans
- Do not over water.
- Avoid complete shade.
Harvesting
NA
Typical uses of Notocactus Rutilans
Special features: Low maintenance
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: Plants are used as an ornamental plant.
Medicinal use: NA
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