Cacti - Parodia Alba

Parodia alba – Snowball Cactus with Frosted White Spines

Bring a touch of winter’s charm into your collection with the Parodia alba, also known as the Snowball Cactus. Native to the cool highlands of South America, this compact cactus forms neat, rounded globes wrapped in a dense layer of fine white spines—creating a frosted, snowball-like appearance.

Despite its delicate, icy look, the Snowball Cactus is a resilient and easy-care plant, thriving in bright light with minimal attention. In spring and summer, it produces bright yellow or pure white daisy-like flowers, offering a stunning contrast to its snowy spines and adding seasonal bursts of colour.

Perfect for windowsills, desks, pots, and decorative displays, Parodia alba is an excellent choice for both collectors and beginners.

Why You’ll Love Parodia alba

• Snow-Dusted Beauty: Dense white spines create a frosted effect

• Seasonal Blooms: Yellow or white daisy-like flowers in warmer months

• Compact & Symmetrical: Ideal for small pots and tabletops

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies outdoors

• Effortless Care: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and beginner-friendly

Care Guide

• Light: Full sun to bright indirect light indoors

• Water: Deep but infrequent; keep dry during winter dormancy

• Soil: Well-draining cactus/succulent mix

• Temperature: Warmth-loving; protect from frost

• Supplied: Sent in a nursery pot (size as per listing)

Add the Parodia alba (Snowball Cactus) to your collection today—a rare, frosted beauty that combines sculptural elegance with low-maintenance care.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

Please note  — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations.
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