Melocactus broadwayi
Scientific Name: Melocactus broadwayi (Britton & Rose) A. Berger
Synonym: Cactus broadwayi
Family: Cactaceae
Melocactus broadwayi at Kuentz Nursery in early June
USDA: 10b-11
Origin: West Indies (Granada, Tobago)
Growth Habits: Solitary, round to conical body, up to 8 inches tall (20 cm), up to 8 inches in diameter (20 cm)
The Melocactus broadwayi has 13-18 ribs and a white cephalium with brownish-red bristles.
Blooming Habits:
Bright pink flowers followed by pear shaped red fruit.
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