Summary Notocactus horstii is an elongated globular cactus, usually solitary, native to Brazil.

Botanical name: Notocactus horstii F.Ritt. Synonym: Parodia horstii (F.Ritt.) N.P.Taylor Family: Cactaceae Origin: Brazil, State of Rio Grande do Sul IUCN Red List: EN Common name: cactus, globular cactus Hardiness: not hardy, dry in winter Notocactus horstii is a globular cactus that elongates with age, usually solitary but sometimes forming a clump. The stem is green, 30 cm high and 14 cm wide. Flower color varies from yellowish-orange to reddish-purple, depending on the plant. Flowering takes place in summer.