Parodia leninghausii (Yellow Tower)

Parodia leninghausii (Yellow Tower) with multiple yellow flower clusters topping vertical green cactus stems

Botanical names: Parodia leninghausii, Notocactus leninghausii

Common name: Yellow Tower

Origin: Southern Brazil

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions

Flower color: Yellow, orange

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

Parodia leninghausii (Yellow Tower) sits in a terracotta pot with many fine, needle-like golden spines

Parodia leninghausii (Yellow Tower) with many open yellow flower petals growing on green cactus stems.

Parodia leninghausii (Yellow Tower) cluster of upright cylindrical columns covered in soft yellow spikes.

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