Melocactus glaucescens

Melocactus glaucescens

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MEL005
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Description

Melocactus glaucescens is native to Brasil. Its natural habitats are semi-arid forests and open areas, where it grows between low shrubs or on flat exposed sloping areas, on sandy soils or pure sand or on crystalline rock outcrops with accumulation of gravel.

It will grow to approx 20cm tall and 25cm wide. It will grow a cephallum to approx 10cm tall. The flowers are a purple/magenta colour, followed by fruits that pop out of the cephallum.
 
Plant will be of similar size to the ones pictured above, in the pots 70mm across.

Please note - Plants are posted bare rooted- without pot and potting mix.

A name tag will be wrapped with your plant for easy identification.

 

MELOCACTUS - CACTUS PLANT CARE GUIDE:
 
Upon arrival of your new addition, we recommend that your promptly remove it from the box and unwrap carefully.
 
Place into a pot that is not much wider than the plant itself. Try to keep the level of the plant the same, usually you can see a colour variation that shows the previous soil level. 
 
Once potted up, keep in a protected position to reduce shock, then gradually make the transition to a sunnier spot.
 
Withhold watering for at least a week to get them settled into their new home, then follow the guidelines below:
 
 
Water Summer: Being a tropical Cactus, Melocactus enjoy more water than other cacti during their summer growth period. In the warmer months, pots will dry out quickly, frequent watering is required.
Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely before watering again.
 
Water Winter: During the colder months, pots take longer to dry out. Keep very dry during Winter.
Water lightly, then allow soil to dry completely before watering again. 
 
Soil: Free draining cactus or succulent mix is recommended.
 
Position: Part shade to Full sun. Try to avoid hot midday and afternoon sun in the Summer months as it can burn plants. 
 
Pots: Squat pots are recommended. Use containers with drainage holes, to prevent root rot.