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Parodia maassii

Scientific Name: Parodia maassii (Heese) A. Berger
Synonym: Bolivicactus maassii, Echinocactus escayachensis, Echinocactus maassii, Malacocarpus escayachensis, Malacocarpus maassii, Parodia belliata, Parodia bermejoensis, Parodia camargensis, Parodia castanea, Parodia escayachensis, Parodia haageana, Parodia haageana, Parodia knizei, Parodia koehresiana, Parodia lamprospina, Parodia mendeziana, Parodia obtusa var. atochana , Parodia obtusa ssp. atochana , Parodia otaviana, Parodia suprema, Parodia thieleana
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Origin: Southern Bolivia, northern Argentina

Growth Habits: Solitary or clumping

Propagation: Seeds

This species is very variable. The variety on the second picture is Parodia maassii var. camargensis.

Blooming Habits:
Red with orange center.

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