Golden Ball Cactus


Scientific Name: Parodia leninghausii (Schumann) Brandt
Synonym: Echinocactus leninghausii, Eriocactus leninghausii, Eriocephala leninghausii, Malacocarpus leninghausii, Notocactus leninghausii
Family: Cactaceae
Golden Ball Cactus(Parodia leninghausii)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: 25°F (-4°C), or possibly colder

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Southern Brazil (Rio Grand do Sul)

Growth Habits: Up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 5 inches in diameter (12 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water during the growing season, keep the plant dry in winter

Propagation: Seeds

This cactus is named for Guillermo Leninghaus a Brazilian collector.
The Golden Ball Cactus branches and become columnar as it ages. It blooms only when mature, but the yellow blossom in summer is worth the wait.

Blooming Habits:
The golden ball cactus has 2 inches in diameter pure yellow flowers


 

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