Melocactus Erythracanthus

Melocactus erythracanthus
Common Name: Red-Spined Melon Cactus

Melocactus erythracanthus is a Cuban species recognized for its long distinctive reddish to copper-colored spines and deep green body with pronounced ribs. Like all Melocactus, it develops a woolly cephalium with age that produces small pink flowers. Its colorful spination makes it one of the more distinctive species in the genus.

☀ Light: Bright light to full sun

💧 Water: Water when soil is completely dry

🌡 Cold: Protect below 50°F

✨ Highlights

• Long reddish to copper-colored spines

• Develops a woolly cephalium with age

• Small pink flowers

• Native to Cuba

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.