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0Melocactus curvispinus Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Melocactus1
- Native distribution
- Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Venezuela, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Valle del Cauca, Global, Bruncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
2 synonyms
- Melocactus curvispinus Hort.Berol.
- Melocactus delessertianus Lem.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Melocactus curvispinus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Lista de Especies de la Colección Viva del Jardín Botánico de Bogotá; Pla) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q291132 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Melocactus curvispinus 14.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Melocactus curvispinus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Melocactus curvispinus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Melocactus tip: Never let it drop below 15 °C; mature plants grow a cephalium from which they flower.
Melocactus curvispinus – what to know
Melocactus curvispinus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Melocactus. Native range: Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Venez…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Melocactus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Melocactus curvispinus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Melocactus curvispinus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Melocactus curvispinus get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Melocactus curvispinus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Melocactus curvispinus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Melocactus: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Melocactus curvispinus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q291132 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Melocactus curvispinus 14.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Melocactus curvispinus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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