Melocactus curvispinus
Cactus
Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Container, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 2" to 12" / 5cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 2" to 12" / 5cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |