How to Care for Parodia leninghausii (Golden Ball Cactus)

Korean name: 노토캑터스

Parodia leninghausii is a small cactus characterized by its round golden spines. It grows mainly in a cylindrical shape and is suitable as an indoor foliage plant. It is drought-tolerant and easy for beginners to grow.

Key facts

• Category: Cactus
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Brazil
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: cactus, golden spines, indoor plant, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Golden Ball Cactus, Leninghaus's Cactus

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining cactus soil.
• Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply cactus fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Parodia leninghausii?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Parodia leninghausii?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining cactus soil..

Is Parodia leninghausii safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Parodia leninghausii good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.. Fertilise Apply cactus fertilizer once a month during the growing season..