Melocactus levitestatus warasii

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Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, showing its ridged green body and sharp brown spines in partial sunlight outdoors.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, a round, ribbed green cactus with brown spines, nestled among rocks and lush foliage.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with sharp brown spines and ridges, set against blurred green plants and gravel background.
Close-up of a round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with vertical ridges and brown spines, potted in gravel, sunlight behind.
Close-up of a green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ridges and long spines, shown against a blurred natural background.
Top view of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ridged body and brown spines, set among rocks and green leaves.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii in a pot, thriving in partial sun and enhancing any space with its unique, decorative appearance.
A round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii cactus with long brown spines in a small pot of light gravel outdoors in partial sun.
Top view of Melocactus levitestatus warasii cactus in a pot, with green ribs, long brown spines, and light gravel on the soil.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, a round green cactus with long brown spines in light gravel, blurred background.
A round Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a red-brown gravel pot, outdoors with greenery in partial sun.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a small pot of light gravel, outdoors in partial sunlight.
A small Melocactus levitestatus warasii with thick brown spines in a round reddish pot on gravel, partially shaded outdoors.
A small, round Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a brown pot of light gravel against a plain, light background.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a small orange pot of light gravel, thriving in partial sunlight.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii in a pot, thriving in partial sun with low frost tolerance, adds unique charm to any plant collection.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown and white spines in a small pot of light gravel on a wooden surface.
A round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ribbed sides and long, brown-tipped spines sits in light gravel.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, showing its ridged green body and sharp brown spines in partial sunlight outdoors.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, a round, ribbed green cactus with brown spines, nestled among rocks and lush foliage.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with sharp brown spines and ridges, set against blurred green plants and gravel background.
Close-up of a round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with vertical ridges and brown spines, potted in gravel, sunlight behind.
Close-up of a green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ridges and long spines, shown against a blurred natural background.
Top view of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ridged body and brown spines, set among rocks and green leaves.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii in a pot, thriving in partial sun and enhancing any space with its unique, decorative appearance.
A round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii cactus with long brown spines in a small pot of light gravel outdoors in partial sun.
Top view of Melocactus levitestatus warasii cactus in a pot, with green ribs, long brown spines, and light gravel on the soil.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii, a round green cactus with long brown spines in light gravel, blurred background.
A round Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a red-brown gravel pot, outdoors with greenery in partial sun.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a small pot of light gravel, outdoors in partial sunlight.
A small Melocactus levitestatus warasii with thick brown spines in a round reddish pot on gravel, partially shaded outdoors.
A small, round Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a brown pot of light gravel against a plain, light background.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown spines in a small orange pot of light gravel, thriving in partial sunlight.
Melocactus levitestatus warasii in a pot, thriving in partial sun with low frost tolerance, adds unique charm to any plant collection.
Close-up of Melocactus levitestatus warasii with long brown and white spines in a small pot of light gravel on a wooden surface.
A round green Melocactus levitestatus warasii with ribbed sides and long, brown-tipped spines sits in light gravel.

Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 11-12
Frost tolerance: Keep above 45°F (8°C) at all times
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Partial sun
Origin: Brazil (Bahia, Minas Gerais)
Growth habits: Solitary, globose, up to 30" tall (75 cm), 12" in diameter (30 cm)
Watering needs: Regular water in summer, less in winter. Needs good drainage.

Melocactus levitestatus grows with bright stems gray-green to dark green, that reaches a size of 15 to 68 centimeters in height and a diameters of 14 to 30 centimeters. The cefalio is composed of bright red bristles and measures up to 18 centimeters in height and has a diameter of 7 to 12 centimeters. The flowers are red on the outside and magenta in the interior.

 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Winter--summer

Flower Color

Red

Hardiness Zone

11 to 12

Mature Size

1530 cm

Resistance

12 C

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
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Melocactus levitestatus warasii

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Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 11-12
Frost tolerance: Keep above 45°F (8°C) at all times
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Partial sun
Origin: Brazil (Bahia, Minas Gerais)
Growth habits: Solitary, globose, up to 30" tall (75 cm), 12" in diameter (30 cm)
Watering needs: Regular water in summer, less in winter. Needs good drainage.

Melocactus levitestatus grows with bright stems gray-green to dark green, that reaches a size of 15 to 68 centimeters in height and a diameters of 14 to 30 centimeters. The cefalio is composed of bright red bristles and measures up to 18 centimeters in height and has a diameter of 7 to 12 centimeters. The flowers are red on the outside and magenta in the interior.

 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Winter--summer

Flower Color

Red

Hardiness Zone

11 to 12

Mature Size

1530 cm

Resistance

12 C

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Winter, summer
Botanical Name Melocactus levitestatus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red
Genus Melocactus
Growth Habit Globose to cylindrical
Hardiness Zone 11 to 12
Mature Size 1530 cm
Native Area South bolivia
Resistance 12 C
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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