Parodia microsperma houseplant A slow-release natural fertilizer or

A slow-release natural fertilizer or liquid fertilizer with an equal mix of NPK (5-10-5) can be applied once a year during the growing season

Get a clean and sharp knife and collect the cuttings near the plant’s branching point

Over time it develops a thick caudex that resembles an elephant's foot or small tree trunk and has a rough and textured surface

completely covered by very strong hooked spines

Parodia microsperma houseplant A slow-release natural fertilizer orParodia microsperma or Parodia ruellihamata Water requirements: drought tolerant Water regularly; do not overwater. Regular water in the summer. Do not overwater. Keep rather dry in winter. It rots easily if the substrate is wet and cold, tends to lose its roots in winter. Sun exposure: Sun to partial shade, light shade Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to 3. 8 C (25 F) USDA Zone 10a: to 1. 1 C (30 F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1. 7 C (35 F) USDA Zone 11: above 4. 5 C