Parodia rudibuenekeri is a slow-growing cactus that has a barrel-like shape and is covered in white spines. It often produces small offsets that grow together in clusters. During the summer months, it can be seen displaying pale yellow to white flowers.
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Care and Propagation Information
Parodia rubibuenekeri is an ideal choice for pot gardens since it matures slowly, providing texture, contrast, and height.
Watering
Parodia rubibuenekeri has the same watering requirements as other succulents. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” technique, letting the soil dry out entirely between waterings. Only give it a small amount of water during its winter dormancy period.
Be sure to obtain our complimentary watering guide so you can learn how to identify if your succulents are being over-watered (and how to restore them if needed).
Where to Plant
Parodia rubibuenekeri is not tolerant of cold temperatures, so if you are located in an area where temperatures drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it would be best to keep this succulent in a pot that can be brought indoors during winter. This succulent prefers an environment with full to partial sun exposure.
How to Propagate Crassula perforata Parodia rubibuenekeri
Parodia rubibuenekeri can be grown from stem cuttings, replanted from offsets, or grown from seeds.
Cuttings
To propagate Parodia rubibuenekeri from cuttings, take a clean, sharp knife or scissors and cut a stem from the main plant. Leave the stem to dry out for a few days until it has formed a callous. Plant in a pot filled with soil that drains well and ensure the soil stays moist but not overly saturated by watering it when it is completely dry.
Offsets
Parodia rubibuenekeri will create small rosette offsets which can be removed from the main stem by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors. After cutting, leave the offsets to dry for one to two days before placing them on soil with good drainage.
This method of propagating the succulent is incredibly simple, as it requires little effort on the part of the gardener.
Seeds
To propagate Parodia rubibuenekeri, it is best to twist the leaf off the stem carefully and ensure a “clean pull,” meaning that no part of the leaf remains attached to the stem. This will increase the probability of the propagation being successful.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Parodia rubibuenekeri
Watering
Parodia rubibuenekeri has the same watering requirements as other succulents. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” technique, letting the soil dry out entirely between waterings. Only give it a small amount of water during its winter dormancy period.
Be sure to obtain our complimentary watering guide so you can learn how to identify if your succulents are being over-watered (and how to restore them if needed).
Where to Plant
Parodia rubibuenekeri is not tolerant of cold temperatures, so if you are located in an area where temperatures drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it would be best to keep this succulent in a pot that can be brought indoors during winter. This succulent prefers an environment with full to partial sun exposure.
How to Propagate Crassula perforata Parodia rubibuenekeri
Parodia rubibuenekeri can be grown from stem cuttings, replanted from offsets, or grown from seeds.
Cuttings
To propagate Parodia rubibuenekeri from cuttings, take a clean, sharp knife or scissors and cut a stem from the main plant. Leave the stem to dry out for a few days until it has formed a callous. Plant in a pot filled with soil that drains well and ensure the soil stays moist but not overly saturated by watering it when it is completely dry.
Offsets
Parodia rubibuenekeri will create small rosette offsets which can be removed from the main stem by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors. After cutting, leave the offsets to dry for one to two days before placing them on soil with good drainage.
This method of propagating the succulent is incredibly simple, as it requires little effort on the part of the gardener.
Seeds
To propagate Parodia rubibuenekeri, it is best to twist the leaf off the stem carefully and ensure a “clean pull,” meaning that no part of the leaf remains attached to the stem. This will increase the probability of the propagation being successful.
FAQ
How often do you water Parodia Leninghausii?
Parodia cacti are best kept in dry soil; water them only when the soil has completely dried out in the summer. It is better to give them too little water than too much, as they are designed to survive in arid climates and excessive water can be fatal.
How do you take care of a Parodia plant?
Water your Parodia cactus on a regular basis during the growing season. The soil should be slightly damp, but never overly wet. If you have this cactus indoors or outdoors, make sure it is never sitting in soggy soil. During the winter, reduce watering, ensuring the soil does not become overly dry.
How do you look after Parodia?
Water the Parodia cactus regularly during the growing season, but be sure to not let the soil become too soggy. Keep the soil slightly moist and reduce the amount of watering during the winter. Do not let the soil become bone dry.
How do you care for Parodia Concinna?
Cactus require strong sunlight, superior drainage, and infrequent irrigation to halt decay. Select pots with drainage holes and use a cactus and succulent soil mix containing 70% to 80% mineral grit like coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Thoroughly water the soil, allowing it to dry out fully before re-watering.