Melocactus maxonii inermis - cactus rar, globular, fara spini, cu cefalium spectaculos

Melocactus maxonii 'Inermis' is a rare form of the species Melocactus maxonii , native to Central and South America, particularly appreciated for its lack of thorns (inermis = "thornless"). The body is globular, glossy green, furrowed by well-defined ribs. At maturity, a characteristic cephalium is formed in the upper part - a cylindrical, woolly structure, pink-reddish in color, from which small, pink-magenta flowers appear.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Melocactus maxonii 'Inermis'

• Family: Cactaceae

• Origin: Central and South America (Venezuela, Trinidad)

• Growth type: Globular cactus, small-medium size

• Stem: Green, globular, with pronounced ribs, without obvious thorns

• Cephalium: Pink-reddish, lanate, appears on mature plants

• Flowers: Small, pink-magenta, appear at the top of the head

• Fruits: Red, oblong, emerge from the cephalium after flowering

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright light and a few hours of direct sun, but requires gradual acclimatization to avoid burns.

• Soil: Very well drained, sandy-stony, special mix for cacti

• Watering: Reduced; the substrate should be allowed to dry completely between waterings

• Minimum temperature: 12–15°C; NOT cold-resistant, requires protected wintering

• Wintering: Dry, bright period, at temperatures above 12°C

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Rare, collectible cactus, notable for its lack of thorns

• The pink-leaved Cephalium makes it spectacular when mature

• Architectural looking plant, suitable for special collections

• It grows relatively slowly, but has great aesthetic value.

Height with pot included approx. 12 cm

The plant is sold without flowers and does not have a cephalium.