Melocactus maxonii – Turk’s Cap Cactus In Terracotta storage elegant tubes and beautiful colouring

elegant tubes and beautiful colouring

Like a cactus and a palm tree had a love child

These plants won't tolerate tap water

Brugmansia sanguinea: the drama queen of the plant world – in the best way

Potting: A well-draining chunky mix is ideal

Melocactus maxonii – Turk’s Cap Cactus In Terracotta storage elegant tubes and beautiful colouringA highly collectable form of Melocactus, Melocactus maxonii Like all Melocactus, it eventually forms a bright woolly cephalium (turks cap) at maturity, giving it its iconic look. This is not the same as Melocactus broadwayi just a form of M. maxonii. Plant Care Light: Full Sun. Cacti need bright light to survive. My rule of thumb is always to let them have a view of the sky. The best bet is a sunny windowsill. Watering: In the spring and summer