The largest number of species includes the Cacti Family Parody, there are about 150.
Homeland can be called several countries at once - this is Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
This cactus is very beautiful and unpretentious. Therefore, he immediately fell in love with the distributors of indoor plants.
Kinds
There are types of Parody, which are most often found in lovers of cacti, they are all spherical in shape.
Zolotistoiglaya
Golden igloo was named because of the golden spines, which are about 4.5-6 cm long. The diameter is about 9.5 cm. The flowers are bright yellow.
Bilbao
Bilbao with clearly defined ribs. Spines from 1 to 2 cm gray-brown. At the top, from 4 to 10 bright orange flowers bloom.
Blooms
The flowering plant is so called due to the bright red inflorescences, in a circle of 6 cm. The needles of a saturated brown color, 1.5-2 cm in a cross-shaped manner.
Snowy
The snowy is slightly elongated. It grows up to 14 cm. On a light green stem, the ribs are arranged spirally. Pubescent areoles create a "snowy look." Spines pale white, ranging in size from 2 mm to 2.5 cm. Inflorescences are bright red with a diameter of up to 6 cm.
Schwabs
Schwabs grows to 18 cm circumference 14 cm. Spines from 0.7 to 2.5 cm white, sometimes yellow-brown. Areoles are arranged in a spiral and pubescent at the top. The flowers are red.
Lenghaus
Leninghouse grows a group of several stems. In height about 1 mabout 10 cm in diameter. Ribs numbered 30-35. Spines are yellowish, hairy, from 1 to 6.5 cm. The inflorescences are pale yellow, with a diameter of about 7 cm.
Gorgeous
Gorgeous reaches 17 cm, has an interesting bluish-green color. On a stalk 12-17 equal and deep edges settle down.
Light golden spines about 4 cm. Yellow inflorescences with wide petals arranged in two rows.
Racemes
CANDIDESTIC maximally reaches 22 cm, circumference is 15 cm. Blooms in May or July, orange or bright red.
The flowers can not fully open because of the dense spines, whose length does not exceed 6 cm.
Weight
Mass blooms in June and August. Inflorescences are orange, red or crimson, about 5.5 cm. On a short, cylindrical stem, there are slightly curved spines. The areola is decorated with thick white down.
Small seeds
Small seeds reach 20 cm in height. The ribs are helically twisted, there are about 14-19. Needles are thin, the length of which is from 6 mm to 2.5 cm, red-brown. Inflorescences are orange, up to 5 cm.
Paniculata
Paniculata grows up up to 21.5 cm. Stem with straight ribs that are covered with thick bristles of white, red or black color. The flowers are yellow.
Otto
Otto is the most moisture-loving of all cacti. It has underground shoots that sprout close to the mother plant. Voronkovidny flowers have yellow, orange or pink coloring.
Papillary
Papillary blooms in June and July. Funnel inflorescences, diameter 6 cmyellow color. The stem grows 22 cm high with a diameter of 11.5 cm. Covered with strong needles.
Haselberg
Hazelberg has a funnel-shaped orange-colored flower with a diameter of 2.5 cm. It blooms in February and May. The stem is hilly, with thick yellow spines.
Yubelmann
Yubelmann has a flat top, grows in diameter up to 17 cm. It has curved spines, tight to the stalk. The flower may be crimson or lilac color.
A photo
The photo below shows the Parody cactus:
Home care
Care is almost the same as for other types of cacti. He is absolutely not whimsical and does not cause much trouble.
Lighting
Very fond of light and is not afraid of direct sunlight. Most suitable for placement are windows facing south. In the autumn and winter months needs additional coverage.
Daylight hours it should be 10-12 hours.
Temperature
The most optimal temperature is considered 21-26 degrees in the summer months. From November to March, there is a period of rest, so the air must be heated to 11-15 degrees. At below 7 degrees, the cactus may die.
He likes Fresh air.
To do this, the room must be periodically ventilated.
Watering
To carry out watering should be regularly, as well as to monitor the top layer of soil.
When it dries enough, that's when you need to water.
With excessive moisture will sour the soil and root decay of the system.
Air humidity
The plant does not need special moistening.
Spraying is carried out exclusively to maintain cleanliness and to prevent pests.
Fertilizer (feeding)
It is worth feeding 1 time in 2 weeks during the period of the strengthened growth.
To do this, use a special mixture.
Should strictly observe the dosageindicated on the preparation in order to avoid the death of the plant.
Transfer
The parody grows rather slowly, it is transplanted as the root system grows. This is done in the spring, after a period of rest. It is possible in the fall, after the last inflorescences have fallen.
The soil for transplanting should be loose and nutritious. For this you can buy ready-made earthen mixture.
Self-prepared soil does not give way to the quality of the mixture.
For this purpose, sod, leaf and peaty earth and part of coarse sand are mixed in equal amounts. Be sure to put a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the drainage pot.
Breeding
You can multiply kids, but it happens rarely.
Most reproduction occurs by seed, they can be bought in a specialty store.
The smallest seeds in cacti of the genus Parody.
Their size is only 0.4-0.6 mm.
They can be light or dark brown, round.
The surface is smooth and shiny.
Usually pleases with high germination, especially when the seeds are collected from their own plants. They need to be kept for several months in a dry place.
Before sowing, they are soaked in warm water for a day. Then they are laid out on a saucer, which is necessarily covered with glass. In this form, leave for a day in a dark place.
Capacity for seeding is carefully sterilized. And seeds are sown in the prepared soil from above.
Gently pour a solution consisting of 0.5 liters of cooled boiled water and 0.1% of the complex fertilizer. Be sure to close the container tightly and put in a dark place at a temperature of 16-19 degrees.
Shoots will turn in a week, sometimes you have to wait 2-3 weeks. They require careful care.
Soil can not pereuvlazhnyat.
Capacity should be kept closed during the year.
Then very carefully accustom to fresh air. In the third year of life, the cactus begins to grow rapidly.
Seed shelf life - not more than 4 years.
Diseases and pests
The most frequent pests are spider mites and scutes.
The plant should be immediately treated with a soap or soap-alcohol solution.
With abundant damage, you must use chemicals.
With proper care, the Cactus Parody will delight you with beautiful flowers and will be a worthy decoration of your windows.
