Parodia leninghausii inermis Parodia leninghausii inermis, commonly known as golden ball cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family native to Brazil. It grows into a tall, columnar cactus covered with thin golden spines and produces large, yellow flowers. Datasheet Common NameGolden Ball Cactus Botanical nameParodia leninghausii inermis FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliage - Basic ColourYellowHeight0.5 - 1 mHabitatrocky cracks, grasslands Altitude300 - 1300 mBloom TimeJune ->AugustPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesDrought tolerantUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, Stony, RockyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sowsGerminationtell usPests/ DiseasesDisease free Open Next Page To See More Photos. Parodia leninghausii inermis Parodia leninghausii inermis