Parodia magnifica (F.Ritter) F.H.Brandt
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Parodia1
- Native distribution
- S-Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Brazil South, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
4 synonyms
- Eriocactus magnificus F.Ritter
- Eriocephala magnifica (F.Ritter) Guiggi
- Notocactus magnificus (F.Ritter) Krainz
- Notocactus magnificus (F.Ritter) Krainz ex N.P.Taylor
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Parodia magnifica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q137551 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Parodia magnifica (1).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Parodia magnifica · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Parodia magnifica · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Parodia magnifica · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Parodia tip: Likes a little more summer water than most cacti; Notocactus is now part of this genus.
Parodia magnifica – what to know
Parodia magnifica – family: Cactaceae, genus: Parodia. Native range: S-Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), Brazil South, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Parodia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Parodia magnifica?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Parodia magnifica need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Parodia magnifica get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Parodia magnifica toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Parodia magnifica flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Parodia: Typical flowering time: May, June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Parodia magnifica (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q137551 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Parodia magnifica (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Parodia magnifica (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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