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Melocactus aracutuensis
Also Known As
- Turk's Cap Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Melocactus aracutuensis plant details
Melocactus aracutuensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. 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 aracutuensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Melocactus aracutuensis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Melocactus aracutuensis
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Melocactus aracutuensis plant
How to Grow Melocactus aracutuensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 3"-4"
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"
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