Melon cactus with cap - Melocactus matanzanus with cephalium - 10,5cm pot

Melon cactus with cap - Melocactus matanzanus with cephalium - 10,5cm pot

SKU: 502128082024
GTIN: 4019515923243
Category: Medium sized cacti & succulent
Manufacturers: exotenherz

Melon cactus - Melocactus matanzanus with cephalium

Pot size: 10,5cm

Total height: approx. 15-17cm

9,99 €

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The Melocactus matanzanus, also known as the melon cactus, is an unusual cactus species that stands out due to its spherical shape and the striking cephalium that it has already developed. The cephalium (the so-called flowering base), a woolly, pink-colored attachment, appears at the top of the cactus and is a sign of the plant's advanced age and maturity. This characteristic feature distinguishes the Melocactus matanzanus from many other cactus species and makes it a sought-after collector's item. The cactus itself is dark green and covered in dense, straight spines arranged in even ribs.

Name: Melon cactus
Botanical name: Melocactus matanzanus

Native country: Cuba

Age: approx. 5-6 years
Pot size: 10.5 cm
Total height: approx. 15-17 cm (incl. cephalium)

Care instructions:

Location: Bright spot with plenty of direct sunlight to allow the spines and cephalium to develop optimally.
Watering: Water moderately, allow soil to dry out completely between waterings, water minimally in winter.
Soil: Use well-drained cactus soil, avoid waterlogging at all costs.

Note: This plant has already developed a cephalium, which indicates its particular maturity and rarity. Each Melocactus matanzanus is a unique natural product and slight variations in shape and size from the specimen shown are possible.