Parodia ottonis (Lehm.) N.P.Taylor
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Parodia1
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Cactus ottonis Lehm.
- Echinocactus amambayensis Werderm.
- Echinocactus araneolarius Rchb.
- Echinocactus araneolarius Rchb. ex Walp.
- Echinocactus arechavaletae Speg.
- Echinocactus arechavaletai Speg.
- Echinocactus ottonis (Lehm.) Link & Otto
- Echinocactus ottonis brasiliensis (F.Haage) Schelle
- Echinocactus ottonis paraguayensis (K.Schum.) Schelle
- Echinocactus ottonis tenuispinus (Link & Otto) Schelle
- Echinocactus ottonis tortuosus (Link & Otto) Schelle
- Echinocactus ottonis brasiliensis F.Haage
- Echinocactus ottonis linkii C.F.Först.
- Echinocactus ottonis minor C.F.Först.
- Echinocactus ottonis multiflorus Fric
- Echinocactus ottonis pallidior Monv.
- Echinocactus ottonis pallidior Monv. ex Lem.
- Echinocactus ottonis paraguayensis K.Schum.
- Echinocactus ottonis spinosior Monv.
- Echinocactus ottonis spinosior Monv. ex Lem.
- Echinocactus ottonis tenuispinus (Link & Otto) Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus ottonis tortuosus (Link & Otto) K.Schum.
- Echinocactus ottonis uruguayus Arechav.
- Echinocactus spegazzinii Gürke
- Echinocactus tenuispinus Link & Otto
- Echinocactus tenuispinus minor Link & Otto
- Echinocactus tortuosus Link & Otto
- Malacocarpus ottonis (Lehm.) Britton & Rose
- Melocactus tenuispinus Link & Otto
- Notocactus araneolarius (Rchb.) Herter
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Parodia ottonis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1248461 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Parodia ottonis.jpg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (de) – Parodia ottonis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Parodia ottonis · 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 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 ottonis – what to know
Parodia ottonis – family: Cactaceae, genus: Parodia. Native range: Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay, 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 ottonis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Parodia ottonis need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Parodia ottonis get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Parodia ottonis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Parodia ottonis 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 ottonis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1248461 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Parodia ottonis.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Parodia ottonis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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