Melocactus Bahiensis

A must have for any cactus garden! Melocactus bahiensis is a small globular cactus easily distinguished by its ribbed stem capped by a cephalium with wool and brown bristles (Cephalium only ocurs when plant is mature).

This cactus also produces bright pink flowers and seed pods from the cephalium

LIGHT: It likes full sun

WATER: Only water when dry

NATIVE: Brazil

This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix.

Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!

If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.