Melocactus azureus ferreophilus

Also known as

melocactus ferreophilis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Melocactus ferreophilus

Genus

Melocactus

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Melocactus azureus ferreophilus

💦 Water

How often to water your Melocactus azureus ferreophilus

Melocactus azureus ferreophilus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Melocactus azureus ferreophilus in your home

Melocactus azureus ferreophilus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Melocactus azureus ferreophilus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Melocactus azureus ferreophilus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Melocactus azureus ferreophilus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Why is the soil draining so fast? ☘️WARNING THIS IS LONG☘️ So about a month ago is switched Pyrite <0.5m away from a window (See the picture). Here’s the thing…his soil has been draining in 2-3 days and he’s been kinda pale. The window gets LOTS of sun and LOTS of heat. So could it be the change in scenery? There’s rocks in the soil so I’m surprised it’s draining so fast. I think the paleness is just too much sun (I forgot to rotate him), but I’m worried it might be something else (bc the soil drains so quickly). Is it possible the soil is hydrophobic?? If so what do i do? #SucculentSquad #CactusClique #Cactus #Cacti #Ferocactus