Melocactus matanzanus Live Cactus In 8 Inch Astrophytum

Melocactus matanzanus Live Cactus In 8 Inch AstrophytumMelocactus matanzanus is one of the smallest and most popular species that produce its cephalium (the structure, where the flower buds will form) and flower when quite young. This cactus is native to the coastal scrublands of Northern Cuba. This is for one plant growing in a 8" inch container shipped bare root. All of our plants are grown in the beautiful Temecula Valley in sunny Southern California, and we ship within the United States. Shipping is

The unique appearance and texture of the flowers have earned the plant common names such as "Carrion Plant" or "Stapelia

When mixing soil for Mesembs we recommend 15% Cactus soil and 75% pumice or perlite

Common Names: White barrel cactus

Origin and Habitat: Bahia and Minas Gerais

Flowers: Infundibuliform near the apex

Pink buds of flowers sprout around and on top of the cephalium

They have a bell-shaped or funnel-shaped structure and are often adorned with contrasting markings or striations

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globose to shortly cylindrical

Grab it quick cause it is a stunner

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east or west (and southwest) facing slopes in low densities