Espostoa melanostele
**PLANT CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE**
Melanostele is shorter and thicker-stemmed than most species in this group. This is also a very rare species to find. This plant will eventually branch at its base and reach a height of up to 7 feet. When mature, it will be totally covered in long, woolly spines. It takes 15 years for its light-colored flowers and yellow to red berries to grow. Take special care not to overwater this species.
Synonyms:
Espostoa haagei
Pilocereus lanatus -v- haagei
Cephalocereus melanostele
Binghamia melanostele
Pseudoespostoa melanostele
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.