Parodia Leninghausii Cactus
Original price was: ₹849.00.₹475.00Current price is: ₹475.00.
Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing
The Parodia leninghausii, commonly known as the Golden Ball Cactus or Yellow Tower Cactus, is a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for cactus. It is popular for its golden spines and spherical shape when young, which elongates into a cylindrical column over time.
Here is a guide to its care for Parodia Leninghausii Cactus :
1. Light
- Requirement: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Its golden spines need plenty of bright light to develop their best color.
- Indoors: Place it in the brightest spot you have, ideally a south or west-facing window where it can get at least 4-6 hours of sun.
- Outdoors: It can tolerate full sun, but in extremely hot climates, some shade from the intense afternoon sun may prevent scorching.
- Rotation: Rotate the pot periodically to ensure even growth and prevent the stem from leaning toward the light source.
2. Watering
- Frequency: Like most cacti, the Golden Ball Cactus is prone to root rot from overwatering. Use the “soak and dry” method.
- Method: Water thoroughly until the water runs out of the drainage holes, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
- Seasonality:
- Spring/Summer (Growing Season): Water regularly, but only once the soil is dry. This may be every 2-3 weeks, depending on temperature.
- Fall/Winter (Dormancy): Significantly reduce watering. The plant enters a dormant period and requires very little moisture. Water sparingly, perhaps once a month or less, ensuring the soil is bone dry for an extended period.
3. Soil and Potting
- Soil: Requires a very well-draining, airy, and gritty soil mix. A commercial cactus or succulent mix is a good starting point.
- Tip: Amend a standard cactus mix with extra inorganic material like perlite, pumice, or coarse sand (a ratio of 70-80% mineral grit to 20-30% organic material is often recommended).
- Pot: Use a container with excellent drainage holes. Unglazed material like terracotta is ideal as it allows the soil to dry out faster.
- Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years in the spring to refresh the soil and move it to a slightly larger pot if it has outgrown the current one.
4. Temperature and Humidity
- Temperature: Prefers warm, dry conditions, ideally between 70-100°F (21-38°C) during the growing season.
- Cold: It can tolerate brief, light frost, but it is best to protect it from temperatures dropping below 20-32°F (0°C to -6°C). If grown outdoors, bring it indoors or provide protection during cold snaps.
- Humidity: It thrives in low humidity environments. Normal indoor air is typically sufficient.
5. Fertilizing
- When: Feed sparingly only during the active growing season (spring and summer).
- Type: Use a balanced, water-soluble, or low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer, applied at a diluted strength (e.g., to strength) every 4-8 weeks.
- Avoid: Do not fertilize during the fall and winter dormancy period.
6. Flowers
Mature Parodia leninghausii often produces showy, bright yellow flowers near the top of the column in spring or summer. They typically won’t bloom until they are at least a few years old.
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