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Melon Cactus

Melocactusdisciformis

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Melocactus disciformis by palmbob
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Melocactus (mel-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
disciformis (disk-ee-FORM-iss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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