Parodia scopa (Spreng.) N.P.Taylor
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Parodia1
- Native distribution
- Brazil South, Uruguay, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Cactus scopa Link
- Cactus scopa Spreng.
- Cereus scopa Salm-Dyck
- Cereus scopa Salm-Dyck ex DC.
- Echinocactus scopa (Spreng.) Link & Otto
- Echinocactus scopa albicans (Arechav.) Schelle
- Echinocactus scopa candidus (Pfeiff.) Schelle
- Echinocactus scopa albicans Arechav.
- Echinocactus scopa candidus Pfeiff.
- Echinopsis scopa (Spreng.) Carrière
- Echinopsis scopa candida-cristata Carrière
- Malacocarpus scopa (Spreng.) Britton & Rose
- Notocactus glomeratus N.Gerloff
- Notocactus glomeratus R.Menges
- Notocactus rudibuenekeri W.R.Abraham
- Notocactus rudibuenekeri glomeratus (N.Gerloff) Doweld
- Notocactus rudibuenekeri glomeratus (N.Gerloff) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
- Notocactus rudibuenkeri glomeratus (Menges ex N.Gerloff) N.Gerloff & Neduchal, 2003
- Notocactus ruedibuenekeri W.R.Abraham
- Notocactus scopa (Spreng.) Backeb.
- Notocactus scopa A.Berger
- Notocactus scopa albicans (Arechav.) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
- Notocactus scopa candidus (Pfeiff.) Krainz
- Notocactus scopa cobrensis (N.Gerloff) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
- Notocactus scopa daenikerianus (Krainz) Krainz
- Notocactus scopa erythrinus Havlícek
- Notocactus scopa glauserianus (Krainz) Krainz
- Notocactus scopa machadoensis (W.R.Abraham) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
- Notocactus scopa marchesii (W.R.Abraham) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
- Notocactus scopa succineus (F.Ritter) N.Gerloff & Neduchal
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Parodia scopa · 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 – Q289986 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Notocactus scopa.jpg · CC BY 2.5
- Wikipedia (de) – Parodia scopa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Parodia scopa · 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 scopa – what to know
Parodia scopa – family: Cactaceae, genus: Parodia. Native range: Brazil South, 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 scopa?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Parodia scopa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Parodia scopa get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Parodia scopa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Parodia scopa 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?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Parodia scopa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q289986 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Notocactus scopa.jpg (CC BY 2.5) · Wikipedia – Parodia scopa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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