Parodia Horstii
Parodia ottonis subsp. horstii · Native to South America (Brazil, Uruguay)
A bright, free-flowering globe cactus from South America that produces vivid yellow flowers reliably each season — cheerful, compact, and very easy to grow.
Available in 4½ inch
Care
Light
Bright, direct to indirect light. Performs well on a sunny windowsill year-round.
Water
Allow the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil & Feeding
Well-draining cactus mix. Feed monthly in the growing season.
Quick Tip
One of the easiest cacti to get to flower — a sunny spot and a cool winter rest are all it takes.
Details
A compact, free-flowering Parodia with vivid yellow blooms — one of the most reliably rewarding globe cacti for indoor growing, beloved for looking attractive even out of flower.
- ✅ Produces vivid yellow flowers reliably each season
- ✅ Compact, manageable size ideal for windowsills
- ✅ One of the easiest globe cacti to get to bloom
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
⚠️ Has fine spines — handle with care. Keep away from children and pets.
Plant Bio
Parodia ottonis subsp. horstii · also called Horst’s Parodia
Parodia ottonis subsp. horstii is a subspecies of one of the most common and beloved South American globe cacti, native to the grasslands of Brazil and Uruguay. The Parodia genus is renowned for being among the most free-flowering cacti in cultivation.
Its flattened to globular body is a fresh green, decorated with clusters of fine brown spines. It is one of the few cacti that looks genuinely attractive even when not in flower — the spine pattern and body shape are appealing year-round.
In spring and summer, it produces abundant bright yellow to golden flowers near the crown — one of the most cheerful sights in any cactus collection.
What makes it special?
- One of the most reliably free-flowering Parodias in cultivation.
- The vivid yellow flower color stands out even among other yellow-flowering cacti.
- Compact and slow-growing — ideal for long-term indoor cultivation.
Note: Has fine spines — handle with care. Keep away from children and pets. Grown for ornamental purposes only.