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Melocactus, Turk's-cap Cactus

Melocactusviolaceus

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Melocactus violaceus 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
violaceus (vy-oh-LAH-see-us)
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Synonym
Melocactus violaceus subsp. violaceus
Melocactus depressus
Melocactus ellemeetii
Cactus melocactoides
Melocactus violaceus subsp. natalensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
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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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Perris, California

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | neutral

tender species with a pale, pinkish cephalium and dark body. Fruits pale pink

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