Melocactus lemairei [large]

Highlights

Melocactus lemairei (Lemaire): A solid, forest green cactus with menacing spines. These spines start out as a rusty red color but fade to a silvery grey with age. Like all of the Melocactus, M. lemairei produces a fuzzy "hat" called a cephalium when it's ready to bloom. At this point, the stem stops growing as the plant focus entirely on its cephalium, and its pink flowers and fruit. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of temperatures below 40F, it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Full Cactus Guide

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

White

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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