Description: Melocactus bahiensis for sale here. Plant is in 3 inch pot with a single, short round stem that is near 2 inch in diameter and high. M. bahiensis is one of a medium Melocactus variety usually solitary, with really nice reddish spines and white with dark bristles cephalium.The most remarkable part of a Melocactus is its cephalium a bristle-coated structure on the summit of the plant, only Melocactus, and the similar genus Discocactus possesses this type of permanent, apical, hatlike appendage. It’s only when Melocactus s reaches maturity that the cephalium begins to grow. Cylindrical, with a diameter distinctly smaller than that of the plant body below, the cephalium will keep growing for the rest of the plant’s life, but the body of the plant stops growing the moment the cephalium starts to form. . As the plants age the cephalium doesn’t increase in circumference it will steadily grow taller. Originally from Eastern Brazil, Bahia.Plant ships bare root. USA and her territories ONLY.Attention : Winter Shipping Disclaimer Winter months have arrived, and many states will be enduring very cold to freezing temperatures. If you are in a region that is subject to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit USPS (3-day) Priority Mail is the shipping option that will be used to ensure your arrives quickly. In addition, 72 hour heat packs will be used to keep optimal temperatures for the live plant(s). There is a small $3.50 charge for this winter shipping option and starting December 1st I will not ship any plants without it. Typically Priority Mail shipping takes 2-3 days but sometimes can take additional transport time due to rough winter and snow conditions. Shipping. All plants are normally shipped via USPS Priority Mail and First Class for a super heavy plant, unless the costumer instructs otherwise. This charge included shipping and handling cost. I highly recommend combined shipping to all my customers for discounted shipping rates on multiple orders. When more than one plant is won or purchased, the customer pays full shipping cost for the first plant with greatest value and a $2.00 fee for every additional plant. Shipping costs are subject to adjustment. The best way is to wait for the invoice when purchasing multiple plants. Please visit and like our Facebook page, Yellow Green Exotic Garden.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Palm City, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-13T18:37:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Sub-tropical
Common Name: turks head cactus
Custom Bundle: No
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Sand
Aspect: South-facing
Growth Stage: Vegetative
Genus: Melocactus
Number in Pack: 1
Foliage: Evergreen
Features: Air Purifying, Draught Resistant, Evergreen
Safety: Thorns
Non-Domestic Product: No
Plant Type: Cacti
Color: Multicolor
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 10 (30 to 40 °F)
Modified Item: No
Brand: Cactus
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Watering: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
