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Parodia leninghausii

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Botanical fact sheet

Parodia leninghausii (F.Haage) F.H.Brandt

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Taxonomy
Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Parodia1
Native distribution
Global, Braziluncertain3
Synonyms
4 synonyms
  • Echinocactus leninghausii F.Haage
  • Notocactus leninghausii (K.Schum.) Backeb.
  • Pilocereus leninghausii F.Haage ex K.Schum.
  • Pilosocereus leninghausii Haage
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Sources (3)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Parodia leninghausii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Parodia
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °C
Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Parodia tip: Likes a little more summer water than most cacti; Notocactus is now part of this genus.

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At a glance

Parodia leninghausii – what to know

Parodia leninghausii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Parodia. Native range: Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Parodia leninghausii?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Parodia leninghausii need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Parodia leninghausii get?

Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Parodia leninghausii toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Parodia leninghausii flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Parodia: Typical flowering time: May, June, July.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Parodia leninghausii (CC BY 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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