Notocactus leninghausii

Notocactus leninghausii, its stem is globular, it slowly becomes cylindrical, a beautiful cactus that has very soft and golden spines since its radial spines are thin and silky, they measure about 5 mm in length and are yellow, the central spines, Thin and folded down, they are between 3 and 4, they measure about 4 cm in length and are golden in color.

  It is very funny to see them because in times of rest it is like they “flare up”, that they contract and then stretch. At the time of their appearance, the spines are reddish in color and form at the apex a small erect group characteristic of the species.
Flowers measure about 4 cm in length and 5 cm in diameter, appear in the vicinity of the apex and are yellow. Presents globular stem that is becoming cylindrical slowly as the exemplary age, reaching up to 1 m height and 10 cm diameter.
  1. Scientific Name: Parodia leninghausii (K.Schum.) F.H.Brandt
  2. Common Names: Yellow Tower, Lemon Ball, Golden Ball
  3. Synonyms: Pilosocereus leninghausii (basionym), Echinocactus lenninghausii, Eriocactus lenninghausii, Eriocephala lenninghausii, Notocactus leninghausii, Notocactus lenninghausii, Pilocereus lenninghausii
  4. Family: Cactaceae
  5. Subfamily: Cactoideae 
  6. Tribe: Notocacteae
  7. Species: P. leninghausii
  8. Genus: Parodia

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 How to grow and Care 

Notocactus cacti can easily spread from displacements, which easily form in clusters around the base of the mother plant.

To propagate, carefully remove the compensation and allow the cutting section to dry on a paper towel for a few days. Depending on the size of the cutting area, a callus will form on the cutting surface. 

Once the callus has formed, place the new plant in a pot with a mixture of potting soil and keep it in a warm place until new roots emerge. 
Once the plant is established, replace it in a regular container. 

Notocactus is also relatively easy to grow from seeds. Once the outbreaks have emerged, keep them moist regularly for a few months and prepare to wait: some of the most common Notocactus  species may take a long time to grow to a decent size... - Learn more at  HOW TO GROW AND CARE Parodia  

Origin:
Native to the Rio Grande do Sul province in the south of Brazil.

Hardiness:
Hardiness zone: 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).


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