Parodia subterranea (also found in cultivation as Notocactus occultus) is an amazing white-topped cactus species from Bolivia that reputedly grows almost completely hidden below the soil. The flower colour is usually red, but can be quite variable.
Parodia punae is a very floriferous plant, solitary or forming cushion up to 40 cm in diameter.
Flowers orange-red from the abundant white wool at plant apex. Blooming season summer through autumn. Flowers remain open for up to six days.