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Notocactus magnificus
| Scientific Name: | Notocactus magnificus |
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| Common Name: | Green Ball Cactus |
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| Etymology: | Notocactus: notos (south); kaktos (thistle) [Greek] Magnificus: magnificus (magnificent) [Latin] |
| Origin: | Brazil |
| Light: | Full sun. |
| Soil: | Typical mix: 1 part potting soil to 1 part coarse sand. |
| Water: | Typical: Drench soil and let dry from Spring through Fall. Water sparingly during Winter dormancy period. |
| Min Temperature: | 20F. |
| Blooms: | Yellow |
| Comments: | A deep-ribbed cactus with golden yellow spines. |
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