Melocactus pachyacanthus
Cactus
Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Container, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 10" to 30" / 25cm to 75cm |
| Spread | 10" to 30" / 25cm to 75cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Rounded |