Parodia leninghausii f. albispina

Parodia leninghausii f. albispina is a white-spined form of the popular South American columnar cactus Parodia leninghausii. It is distinguished by its fine, pale to pure white spination, which gives the plant a softer, lighter appearance compared to the typical golden-spined form.

This form maintains the same upright, cylindrical growth habit as the species, developing a dense covering of hair-like spines that become more pronounced with age. Plants are supplied as established, rooted specimens grown under nursery conditions.

Care

• Light: Bright light to full sun. Gradually acclimatise to stronger sun.
• Water: Water when the growing media has dried out. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months.
• Growing media: Free-draining cactus mix.
• Temperature: Protect from frost. Best grown above 5 °C.
• Feeding: Light feeding during the growing season only.

Key Characteristics

• Growth habit: Upright, columnar cactus
• Stem colour: Green body obscured by dense white spines
• Spination: Fine, hair-like, white spines
• Form: albispina (white-spined form)
• Growth rate: Moderate under warm, bright conditions