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    Parodia leninghausii

    Also Known As

    • Echinocactus leninghausii
    • Eriocactus leninghausii
    • Eriocephala leninghausii
    • Malacocarpus leninghausii
    • Notocactus leninghausii
    • Golden Ball Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 5"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Parodia leninghausii plant details

    Parodia leninghausii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Parodia leninghausii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Parodia leninghausii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Globular form with soft yellow spines.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Bright Light. Indoor/Outdoor. Lemon Yellow Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    I guess we've just been around too long. The "Notocactus" genus has been burnt into our brains over the years and it's a hard one to abandon. So, even though we more or less accept the change, in our home and around the greenhouses, it's still a Noto! Named for Guillermo Leninghaus, a Brazilian collector, the Golden Ball branches and become columnar with age.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Parodia leninghausii plant

    How to Grow Parodia leninghausii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Parodia ayopayana

    aka Parodia borealis, Parodia buxbaumiana, Parodia comosa, Parodia cotacajensis, Parodia echinus, Parodia elata, Parodia macednosa, Parodia pseudoayopayana, Ritterocactus ayopayanus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 3"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Parodia ayopayana flower, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Parodia nivosa

    aka Notocactus penicillatus, Parodia nivosus, Nivosa Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Parodia nivosa close-up, flower, form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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    Parodia langsdorfii

    aka Cactus langsdorfii, Echinocactus polyacanthus, Malacocarpus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii, Notocactus langsdorfii var. leprosorum, Notocactus langsdorfii var. pulvinatus, Notocactus leprosorum, Notocactus longispinus, Notocactus polyacanthus, Notocactus prolifera, Notocactus pulvinatus, Parodia langsdorfii ssp. pulvinata, Ritterocactus langsdorfii, Ritterocactus langsdorfii ssp. pulvinatus, Wigginsia langsdorfii, Wigginsia langsdorfii ssp. pulvinatus, Wigginsia leprosorum, Wigginsia leprosorum, Wigginsia longispina, Wigginsia polyacantha, Wigginsia prolifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-4"

    • bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia langsdorfii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Parodia microsperma

    aka Parodia microsperma ssp microsperma, Parodia microsperma var. rubellihamata, Parodia rubellihamata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia microsperma flower, foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Parodia subterranea

    aka Parodia culpinensis, Parodia maassii var. subterranea, Parodia nigresca, Parodia salitrensis, Parodia zaletaewana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 4"-5"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Parodia subterranea foliage by Kara Nursery
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