Melocactus conoideus

Melocactus conoideus, commonly known as the Cone-like Turk's Head Cactus, is a cactus species native to Bahia in eastern Brazil. This cactus is characterized by its distinctive, conical shape, which gives it its name. The stem is strongly depressed to hemispherical or conical, typically reaching about 10 cm in height and 17 cm in diameter. The plant has 11 to 15 low and rounded ribs, with small cushion-like areoles that are spaced up to 15 mm apart. The central spine of Melocactus conoideus is straight to slightly recurved. The radial spines are brown, overlaid with grey, and 8-11 spines are straight to slightly curved at the tips. The cephalium (it does take a few years to appear), which is the flowering structure of the cactus, is fairly short, usually less than 3 cm high and 7.5 cm in diameter, with reddish bristles and abundant white wool. Light: This cactus prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It requires bright light to develop its vibrant coloration.  Watering: Meloc