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Succulents Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Parodia dorana

Parodia dorana is a little-documented name in a genus of small globular South American cacti; it has no usable wild records, so it may be a local form, synonym or cultivated name. Grow it like other Parodia: bright light, free-draining mineral mix, summer water and a cool, dry winter.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

No wild locality is known for this name. Parodia in general grow among rocks and grass on slopes and outcrops, often partly shaded by grasses or shrubs.

Unknown for this name; the genus ranges from lowland southern Brazil and Uruguay up to about 3,000 m in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina.

South America (exact range unknown)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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