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

Parodia fraileoides

A Parodia name with no usable wild records. It is probably a synonym or a rarely used name within this South American genus of small globular cacti. Grow it like other Parodia: bright light, a fast-draining mineral mix, and a cooler, drier winter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets 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

Parodia species grow in rocky grassland, on outcrops and on stony slopes from southern Brazil and Uruguay to the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina. Nothing specific to this name was found.

Unknown for this name. Depending on the group, the genus grows from near sea level to above 3,000 m.

South America (presumed)

🔒 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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