Parodia roseolutea

A small globular Uruguayan cactus from the former Notocactus group. Like its relatives it wants bright light, generous summer water and a cool, almost dry winter that triggers spring flowering.

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

Uruguayan Parodia generally grow among grasses and in crevices of rocky outcrops in open grassland. Specific habitat notes for this species are scarce.

Uruguay is low; habitats are mostly below 400 m. No elevation records for this species.

Uruguay

🔒 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.