Melocactus azureus Aloe and can create a dramatic

and can create a dramatic swirl of color up to 18 inches in diameter

providing a thorough drink each time the soil has dried through

reaching a maximum height of only 6 inches and a maximum spread of up to 3 feet

while remaining mostly dormant during the summertime

Plenty of bright sunlight and adequate airflow are both must haves to further shield against rot and pests

Melocactus azureus Aloe and can create a dramaticA rounded, dusty blue stem with well defined, triangular ridges forms the structure of Melocactus azureus, made all the more alluring by lines of wooly areoles from which clusters of very long, reddish brown spines emerge. As the plant matures, the spines and wool will form a particularly dense cluster directly atop the apex of the stem, giving this variety a particularly fearsome appearance when viewed from above and earning this family of cacti the