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Melocactus Matanzanus | Turk's Cap Cactus with Red Cephalium
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Melocactus Matanzanus | Turk's Cap Cactus with Red Cephalium
- Regular price
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£15.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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£15.00
🤔 Is this plant right for you?
🪴 Skill Level: Almost unkillable - perfect for beginners
🌤 Location: A bright spot (receiving some sun)
📏 Grows up to: 30cm
🔍 Some other details
Nursery Pot Size:
Air Purifier? Mild impact on air quality
Minimum plant height: 10-20cm
Grows up to: 30cm
Stems per pot: 1
Child / Pet Safe: No
Humidity: No need to mist (prefers the dry)
Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off
📝 Description
Melocactus matanzanus, the Turk's Cap Cactus, is one of the most distinctive cacti you can grow. Its spherical green body features neat ribs lined with short spines, but the real showstopper is the vibrant red cephalium—a woolly cap that crowns mature plants and produces delicate pink flowers followed by tiny red fruits.
This Cuban native is a slow-growing collector's gem that thrives in bright, direct light and well-draining cactus soil. Once the cephalium appears, you know your plant has reached maturity, and the display only becomes more dramatic over time. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, and reduce further in winter.
Why you'll love it:
- Striking red cephalium creates an architectural focal point
- Produces charming pink flowers from the cap
- Slow-growing and compact—perfect for small spaces
- Rare and unusual—a true conversation starter
- Low-maintenance once established
Ideal for collectors, bright windowsills, or anyone seeking a bold, exotic statement plant with real character.
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