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Golden Powder Puff

Scientific Name: Parodia chrysacanthion (K. Schum.) Backeb.
Synonym: Echinocactus chrysacanthion, Echinocactus microspermus
Family: Cactaceae

Parodia chrysacanthion in the Desert Botanical Garden greenhouse in January

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) for short pediods

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Argentina (Jujuy Province)

Growth Habits: Globular to columnar cactus, up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm), up to 8 inches tall (20 cm) with age

Propagation: Seeds

The species name chrysacanthion comes from the Greek for 'golden spines'.

Blooming Habits:
The Golden Powder Puff has 0.8 inches wide (2 cm) yellow flowers from late winter to late spring.

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