Melocactus

Melocactusconcinnus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melocactus (mel-oh-KAK-tus)
Species
concinnus (KON-kin-us)
Synonym
Melocactus pruinosus
Melocactus pruinosus var. concinnus
Melocactus robustispinus
Melocactus zehntneri subsp. robustispinus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Reseda, California

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

One of the rarer Brazilian tropical species... frankly most look alike to me with minor variation in spine shape and color. This is one ...Read More

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