Notocactus magnificus 'Balloon Cactus' in 4 Inch Live Cactus South Dakota

Notocactus magnificus 'Balloon Cactus' in 4 Inch Live Cactus South DakotaNotocactus magnificus also known as balloon cactus and ball cactus has recently been renamed to Parodia magnifica. It is a bluish green geometric globular cactus with wool that grows in clusters and produce absolutely brilliant yellow flowers. These cacti develop a slight depression on the crown, which may become distorted with age. It is native to Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) and nearby Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina . It has a small range and it is

or hemispherical

This beautiful Aloe humilis hybrid has  an abundance of white tubercles and teeth

tubular shape

some more or less curved to twisted

They grow 6-8" tall but the flower spikes can go much taller

Blooming season: Usually flowers only once in mid to late winter (or early spring) but sometimes it can do a 2nd round like it happens with all seasonal bloomers once in a while

Despite the great abundance and diversity of cacti in Mexico

This came to me with only a label saying Jimz

Habitat: It is rather localized in sandy grasslands

it is also a very variable species in size colour and form of the spines

and rocky ledges in wooded valley regions on the east coast

eventually growing up to 30 cm tall diameter and 30-40 cm across