Notocactus magnificus – Balloon Cactus Seeds

Notocactus magnificus (now Parodia magnifica), the balloon cactus, is a clustering globular cactus from southern Brazil. Its blue-green body has sharp ribs lined with fine golden-yellow spines, and it opens large, glossy sulphur-yellow flowers from the crown in summer. It offsets freely into mounds with age.

Germination

Easy. Surface-sow on a gritty mix and keep warm (75–85°F) and moist. Germination in 7–21 days.

What you'll receive

Fresh seed in the pack size you choose, with germination instructions included. The first image is an illustration, not a photo of the plant.

Care

Bright light with some afternoon shade in peak summer, gritty soil, water when dry in the growing season, keep dry in winter. Protect from hard frost.

About our seed

Seed sourced from local growers and packed on our farm in Blythe, California. Ships within 1 business day, Monday–Friday.