{"product_id":"melocactus-bahiensis-xxl-10-5cm","title":"Melocactus bahiensis XXL 10.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelocactus bahiensis (Britton \u0026amp; Rose)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eCactaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePot diamater:10.5cm, Height:15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eExotic crown and tropical charm in one iconic cactus 👑\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eMelocactus bahiensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating species best known for its distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"153\"\u003ecephalium\u003c\/strong\u003e—a woolly, reddish structure that emerges atop mature plants and produces vibrant pink to red flowers. Before this crown forms, the plant grows as a smooth, glossy green sphere with sharply defined ribs and short spines. Native to Brazil, this tropical cactus brings a unique, architectural beauty to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e✔ Glossy, ribbed body with a dramatic cephalium when mature\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e✔ Produces bright pink flowers from the cephalium crown\u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e✔ Warm-loving and ideal for sunny interiors or greenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e🔆 \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light to full sun – essential for cephalium development\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately during the growing season; reduce in winter\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers warmth – 22–32°C; sensitive to cold (do not expose below 12°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining cactus mix with added grit or perlite\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eMax dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body up to 15–20 cm tall and 12–15 cm wide; cephalium adds height over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e• Cactus collectors seeking tropical and exotic species\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e• Warm conservatories, sunny windowsills, or greenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eVariety Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eMelocactus bahiensis\u003c\/em\u003e is native to the Bahia region of northeastern Brazil. Its signature cephalium is an evolutionary adaptation for tropical flowering, and unlike most cacti, it stops growing taller once the cephalium appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1595\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. Do not copy without permission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenleaf Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55067179909468,"sku":"Melobahiens10.5cm","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2962\/3312\/files\/Melocactus-bahiensis-XXXL2.jpg?v=1753106782","url":"https:\/\/green-leaf.gr\/en-eu\/products\/melocactus-bahiensis-xxl-10-5cmen","provider":"Greenleaf Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}