Melocactus matanzanus with cephalium – Turk’s Cap - 3 Heads
 
You will receive a specimen similar to this LARGE, mature specimen shown here.  
We'll post exact specimen photos as soon as we get a minute!
Measures approximately 7.5" tall x 5.5" wide.
After flowering, fruits shaped like peppers appear and attract birds.
Showcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (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 draining 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