![]() It was named after cactus collector Wilhelm Lenninghaus who left his German homeland in the 1880’s for Brazil, while working for the German grower Haage. Once the cactus is several inches tall it may flower with bright yellow blooms in spring or summer at the top of the plant. Young cacti look like golden balls (hence their name), but older specimens in their natural setting can grow into clusters of tall columns up to 3 feet in height (hence their other common name, yellow tower cactus). They have lots of soft, golden yellow spines. They are most common in hilly grasslands in the shade of larger plants and can withstand a wide range of temperatures. They grow in the Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil at elevations between 1,000 to 4,000 feet. The golden ball cactus is native to Brazil and Paraguay. Water: Average during the growing period. Good potting soil amended with 50/50 pumice, perlite or chicken grit. Origin: Rio Grande Do Sul in southern Brazil Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)
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