Parodia mueller-melchersii

English Names: Pink ball cactus

Parodia rutilans, best known asNotocactus rutilans, is a small-growing, usually solitary, cactus species. The numerous stiff, sharp spines are varicolored and the centrals are reddish-brown. The flowers are very showy, 5 cm long, with much white wool along the tubes, and translucent petals, salmon to carmine-red shading to egg-yolk yellow in the centre.

Use: Plants is used as an ornamental plant.

Max reachable height:Up to 50 cm

Difficulty to grow:Easy to grow

Care: Do not over water. Avoid complete shade.

Sunlight:Partial sun light

Soil:Very light, rich in organic matter and lime.

Water:Watering in growing season

Fertilizer:Use any organic fertilizer.

References:

Emma sibely (2017). The little book on cacti and other succulent, kindle edition.
T.K. Bose, B. Chowdhury (1991). Tropical Garden Plants. Horticulture and allied publishers.
Maj Gen, C S Bewli(2016). Cacti culture. Paperback.