Description: Melocactus azureus is native to central, northern, and eastern Brazil at altitudes of 450-800 meters above sea level. This species has a small range and is only in low-lying outcrops of limestone. It occurs in fragmented populations. A major threat to the species is habitat loss die to agriculture; the vegetation is destroyed when the surrounding Caatinga forest is cleared causing a decline of the wild populations. Also called Turk's cap cactus, it develops a tall Cephalium or cap. The magenta flowers grow out of it in spring to late fall. The root system is weak and generally resents being re-potted and can take a long time to re-establish. Use pot with good drainage. Melocacti grow from April to October and cannot endure long stretches of total dryness, and also too much water will rot them, as their weak root systems tends to be inefficient at sucking up water from wet soil. Nonetheless, again as a result of their tropical origins, they need a fair amount of water, but allow the soil to dry quite a bit before watering again. Fertilize in summer only if the plant hasn't been re-potted recently. Do not feed the plants from September onward as this can cause lush growth which can be fatal during the darker cold months. Melocactus rest from October to April but can’t stand cold, or even fairly cool temperatures, so is indispensable to keep them above 8-12°C at all times. A must for any passionate collector. Ships bare root & well packaged.
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Location: San Jose, California
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Genus: melocactus
Common Name: turks cap
Brand: Cactus
Color: Multicolor
Type: Cacti & Succulents
