Parodia leninghausii | Golden Ball Cactus
€7,95
Parodia lenninghausii (K.Schum.) F.H.Brandt
🌱 Morphology
Another Brazilian blonde... A cactus that is initially globular and develops cylindrical, green stems with age, generally forming large clusters from the base. It can reach about 60 cm in height and 7–10 cm in diameter. It has 30–35 narrow, closely spaced ribs with densely arranged areoles. The spines are fine, bristly, yellow, pale yellow to brownish: 3–4 central spines of 2–5 cm and 15–20 or more radial spines of 5–10 mm. The apex often appears slightly tilted.
🌍 Distribution, habitat and family
Endemic to southern Brazil, mainly Rio Grande do Sul, where it grows at approximately 300 to 1,300 m, on outcrops and rock faces, crevices, and mountain grasslands. It belongs to the Cactaceae family, Cactoideae subfamily, and Notocacteae tribe. The species has a restricted distribution area and is considered Endangered.
❄️ Temperature · USDA Zone 9b
Tolerates minimum temperatures of down to −4 ºC if kept dry and well-acclimated. In winter, it should be kept dry and protected from persistent humidity.
☀️ Lighting
Requires very intense lighting and can receive direct sun once acclimated. As a general guideline during active growth, a DLI PAR of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ is recommended.
💧 Growth cycle and watering
Winter rest. During spring and summer, it is recommended to water abundantly after the substrate has dried out completely. In winter, it should be kept dry, cool, and well-ventilated.
🌸 Flowering
Produces large yellow to cream-yellow flowers, about 5–6 cm, which appear in the apical area. The flowering areoles are densely covered with brown wool and bristles. In its habitat, it flowers mainly between September and February.
🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and low levels of nitrogen is recommended, such as Desert CHOICE® Cactáceas, applied once a month when watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with Desert CHOICE® Floración.
This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi
📏 The sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:
S -> 9cm x 9cm
M-> 14cm x 14 cm
L->16cm x 16 cm
* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.
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