Melocactus matanzanus – Turk’s Cap Cactus

Melocactus matanzanus – Turk’s Cap Cactus

You will receive this exact, LARGE, mature specimen.  
Measures  6" tall x 7" wide.
After flowering, fruits shaped like peppers appear and attract birds.
Showcased here in handmade Caltagirone Ceramic Half Pine Cone Planter (sold separately). 
Roots as shown.
This is a large and heavy specimen so shipping is a little expensive.
Will be shipped bare root.

LIGHT – Full sun

WATER – Water thoroughly when completely dry

SOIL – Sandy well drained soil

COLD TOLERANCE - Zones 10a - 11b.   

DORMANCY - Winter

SIZE - up to 3 feet tall x 1 foot wide (moderate grower)

FLOWERS – Pink/red flowers

PROPAGATION – Seed

TOXICITY – Not known to be toxic to humans or pets