Melocactus neomontanus VIPP 8-26-19 the lanceolate leaves are brownish-green

the lanceolate leaves are brownish-green

In a deep gorge where the escarpment walls seemed to rise and close in

It bears 6 or more branches that are held upright at a 45-degree angle to the scape

but with the news that at least one dealer in Thailand was offering this plant

sometimes lithophytic in nature

Melocactus neomontanus VIPP 8-26-19 the lanceolate leaves are brownish-greenTHIS PLANT IS ON C. I. T. E. S. AND CANNOT BE EXPORTED One of the Turks Cap cactus family that forms a red cephalium on top of a squat, rounded, barrel shaped plant. The plant is deeply ribbed and bears clusters of stout orangish spines. Flowers are pink. Native to Bahia, Brazil it is an easy to grow species. NO HOLDING MUST SHIP IMMEDIATELY