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Scientific Name: Melocactus curvispinus ssp. caesius (H. L. Wendl. ex Miq.) N.P. Taylor
Synonym: Cactus caesius, Melocactus caesius, Melocactus griseus
Family: Cactaceae

Melocactus caesius at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Origin: Coastal areas of Venezuela, northern Colombia

Growth Habits: Solitary, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 11 inches in diameter (27 cm)

The Melocactus caesius has 10-12 ribs and a whitish cephalium. It is now often considered as a subspecies of Melocactus curvispinus.

Fruiting Habits:
Red fruit

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