Cacti - Parodia Scopa Var. Splendens

Parodia scopa – Silver Ball Cactus | Compact, Flowering & Easy-Care

Bring sculptural elegance and seasonal colour to your collection with Parodia scopa, also known as the Silver Ball Cactus. This charming, globe-shaped species is prized for its silvery body wrapped in fine, bristly white spines that create a soft, textured look—perfect for adding contrast to mixed succulent or cactus displays.

In late spring through summer, it transforms with a spectacular flush of golden-yellow flowers, often highlighted by red or pink centres. The brilliant blooms set against its silver form make it one of the most collectible flowering cacti for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

Key Features

• Compact Size: Globular cactus, typically 6–10 cm in diameter.

• Striking Texture: Covered in fine, silvery-white bristles for a unique look.

• Seasonal Blooms: Golden-yellow flowers with red/pink centres in late spring–summer.

• Low-Maintenance: Hardy, slow-growing, and easy for beginners.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for pots, rockeries, windowsills, or mixed cactus gardens.

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect sun to full sun (morning sun is ideal).

• Water: Let soil dry completely before watering; reduce in winter.

• Soil: Use a gritty, fast-draining cactus mix.

• Temperature: Warm and dry conditions preferred; protect from frost.

• Feeding: Apply diluted cactus fertiliser during active growth in spring–summer.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Compact size makes it ideal for small spaces and container gardens
✔ Striking silver texture plus seasonal bursts of colourful flowers
✔ Low-care, beginner-friendly, and slow-growing
✔ A classic cactus for collectors and gift-worthy charm

Parodia scopa is a small yet stunning cactus that combines sculptural beauty with seasonal colour. Perfect for Australian homes, patios, and plant lovers seeking a reliable flowering cactus.

This Plant comes in a 130mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.

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