Care is similar to its close relatives, from the now defunct eriocactus genus, meaning they like mineral soil, winter watering, full sun, etc. The main difference between this one and p.magnifica and warasii is the number of ribs, and the overall shape. They have more ribs and they are less deep, which brings the outline of the plant much closer to a circle.

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Robust cylindrical cactus from South America with long, thin yellow (or brown to red) spines, yellow flowers, and a green body. From subtropical Brazil, southern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. May reach a few feet tall in old age. 24-48 accordion-like ribs, 0-3 central spines, usually 4 radial spines. After a few years the crown becomes very wooly, usually with a slight lean toward the sun. Buds are covered with brown hair. In cultivation this plant may flower in great abundance and with great regularity, year round. Provide excellent drainage and strong light.

Parodia schumanniana can be distinguished from the smaller Parodia claviceps (formerly a subspecies of schumanniana) based on the spacing of its areoles along the ribs. They are 7-15mm apart, not 3-4mm apart. It is found in subtropical Brazil, not Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.

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