Notocactus Warasii
Notocactus warasii – A Golden-Spined Brazilian BeautyDiscover the Notocactus warasii, a captivating cactus that brings South American flair to your collection. This slow-growing gem starts as a globular, bright green ball and matures into a columnar shape, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Its 15-16 ribs are lined with fuzzy white areoles and soft, flexible golden-yellow spines that turn brownish with age—giving it a warm, sunny glow. In summer, it crowns itself with large, satin-sheen yellow flowers that pop against its deep green body.
Care Made Simple:
• Sun: Loves bright light—full sun or partial shade works best (4-6 hours daily). Too little light dulls its shine.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer, letting soil dry out completely between. In winter, keep it nearly dry.
• Soil: Needs fast-draining soil—cactus mix or a sandy blend keeps its roots happy and rot-free.
Native to Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, this cactus thrives in USDA zones 9b-11, handling dry cold to about 25°F (-4°C)—just protect it from soggy winters. Perfect for pots, rock gardens, or sunny windowsills, it’s a low-maintenance charmer that rarely offsets,
Notocactus warasii – A Golden-Spined Brazilian BeautyDiscover the Notocactus warasii, a captivating cactus that brings South American flair to your collection. This slow-growing gem starts as a globular, bright green ball and matures into a columnar shape, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Its 15-16 ribs are lined with fuzzy white areoles and soft, flexible golden-yellow spines that turn brownish with age—giving it a warm, sunny glow. In summer, it crowns itself with large, satin-sheen yellow flowers that pop against its deep green body.
Care Made Simple:
• Sun: Loves bright light—full sun or partial shade works best (4-6 hours daily). Too little light dulls its shine.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer, letting soil dry out completely between. In winter, keep it nearly dry.
• Soil: Needs fast-draining soil—cactus mix or a sandy blend keeps its roots happy and rot-free.
Native to Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, this cactus thrives in USDA zones 9b-11, handling dry cold to about 25°F (-4°C)—just protect it from soggy winters. Perfect for pots, rock gardens, or sunny windowsills, it’s a low-maintenance charmer that rarely offsets,
Notocactus warasii – A Golden-Spined Brazilian BeautyDiscover the Notocactus warasii, a captivating cactus that brings South American flair to your collection. This slow-growing gem starts as a globular, bright green ball and matures into a columnar shape, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Its 15-16 ribs are lined with fuzzy white areoles and soft, flexible golden-yellow spines that turn brownish with age—giving it a warm, sunny glow. In summer, it crowns itself with large, satin-sheen yellow flowers that pop against its deep green body.
Care Made Simple:
• Sun: Loves bright light—full sun or partial shade works best (4-6 hours daily). Too little light dulls its shine.
• Water: Drought-tolerant—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer, letting soil dry out completely between. In winter, keep it nearly dry.
• Soil: Needs fast-draining soil—cactus mix or a sandy blend keeps its roots happy and rot-free.
Native to Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, this cactus thrives in USDA zones 9b-11, handling dry cold to about 25°F (-4°C)—just protect it from soggy winters. Perfect for pots, rock gardens, or sunny windowsills, it’s a low-maintenance charmer that rarely offsets,
