DESCRIPTION:

Mimicking the shape of a hot air balloon, the aptly named Notocactus magnificus ‘Balloon Cactus’ features bluish-green, geometrically ribbed, highly defined stems that form dense clusters over time.

Its vibrant yellow spines provide a beautiful contrast up each rib of the cactus, and the brilliant yellow flowers that emerge from the apex of the stem during the summer months only serve to amplify this colorful effect.

Nevertheless, it is appropriate to provide adequate growing conditions to obtain abundant blooms.
It is a relatively rapidly growing species that will make large clumps given the best conditions.

• size of the plant:

• 2.5 inches, blooming size. well-rooted, healthy plant

• Package contents:

• cactus-1, potting mix, plant tag-1, pot-1.

• FERTILIZER:

• Enrich the soil using a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorous. ( bonemeal powder/BASACOTE FERTILIZER)

• FLOWERING SEASON:

• It produces yellow flowers with a reddish base. This cactus blooms in summer or early spring

• WATERING:

• Indoor plants will need even less water than outdoor plants because they are exposed to less sunshine. Keep in mind that overwatering is the only way in which you can kill a cactus. So, allow the soil to completely dry out before watering this plant.

Repotting:

This plant needs plenty of space for its roots, repotting should be done every other year or when it has outgrown its pot.

Sunlight:

This plant tolerates bright situations which encourage flowering and heavy spine production but is likely to suffer from sun scorch or stunted growth if overexposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day in summer. It grows well with filtered sunlight or afternoon shade.