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Melocactusernestii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Melocactus (mel-oh-KAK-tus)

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Synonym

Melocactus oreas subsp. ernestii

Melocactus neomontanus

Melocactus erythracanthus

Melocactus azulensis

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

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

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Melocactus interpositus, Melocactus nitidus, Melocactus mulequensis, Melocactus montanus, Melocactus dein...Read More

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