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    Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus

    Also Known As

    • Melocactus acipinosus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

    Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus plant details

    Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus is an evergreen cactus / succulent. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus plant

    How to Grow Melocactus bahiensis f. acispinosus

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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