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Melocactusconcinnus

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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
concinnus (KON-kin-us)
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Synonym
Melocactus pruinosus
Melocactus pruinosus var. concinnus
Melocactus robustispinus
Melocactus zehntneri subsp. robustispinus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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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

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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

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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:

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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