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

Parodia hausteiniana

A small globular Parodia from Bolivia with almost no wild records. Bolivian Parodia usually grow on rocky slopes in the inter-Andean valleys at mid to high elevation, so grow it bright, with a cool dry winter and summer watering; treat everything here as genus-level guidance.

Parodia hausteiniana
Photo: Karelj, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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

No wild records to place it. Related Bolivian Parodia grow among rocks and grasses on dry mountain slopes, often wedged in crevices; this is inferred from the genus.

Unknown for this species; Bolivian Parodia typically grow at roughly 1,500–3,000 m.

Bolivia

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its Public domain licence, unmodified.