Notocactus scopa Live Cactus Growing in 4 Inch Washington

Notocactus scopa Live Cactus Growing in 4 Inch WashingtonNotocactus scopa is commonly known as the "Silver Ball" or "Golden Ball" cactus due to its distinctive appearance. Notocactus scopa is native to Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. This cactus typically has a solitary globular or cylindrical stem that can reach a height of up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) and a diameter of about 15 centimeters (6 inches). The stem is covered in numerous tubercles or ribs, which are usually arranged in spirals.

The stem is usually globular or cylindrical and can reach a height of up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) and a diameter of around 10 centimeters (4 inches)

Stem: The bodies of the plants are small

They grow 6-8" tall but the flower spikes can go much taller

It has bright reddish-pink stems

Apatite crystals

which are usually arranged in spirals

Water regularly during the aestival growth cycle so long as the plant pot is allowed to drain and not sit in a tray of water (this plant need plenty of water) But needs to be avoided wetting the bodies of these plants while they are in sunlight

Spines: Strong

offsets readily

Some specimens may have only a few central spines

direct sunlight

It typically has a solitary stem that reaches a diameter of about 3 to 4 centimeters (1