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Notocactus graessneri
| Scientific Name: | Notocactus graessneri |
| Synonyms: | Parodia graessneri |
| Common Name: | Green Ball Cactus |
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| Etymology: | Notocactus: notos (south); kaktos (thistle) [Greek] Parodia: for Lorenzi Parodi, an Argentine botanist Graessneri: for Robert Graessner, the discoverer of this plant |
| Origin: | Brazil |
| Light: | Strong light - not 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: | 40F. |
| Blooms: | Green |
| Comments: | Small globe-shaped cactus with numerous white spines and a slightly depressed top. Green blooms originating from the top in Spring. |
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