Melocactus maxonii var. inermis

Description

Melocactus is a genus of around 30-40 species, known commonly as ‘Turk’s cap cactus’ due to their rather tall and instantly recognisable cephalium. The wool-like and bristle coated structure forms at the growing tip of the plant, containing a mass of areoles where flower buds eventually appear. Melocactus maxonii inermis forms a pale wooly cephalium, atop a dusty olive green stem, and produces bright pink blooms in the summer.

WATERING

During S/S water when the soil is 100% dry. Refrain from watering during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser twice between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in nursery pot.