Melocactus curvispinus import_2021_09_10_101756 heart-shaped leaves which rest atop

heart-shaped leaves which rest atop deep red stems

place it somewhere bright where it will get a few hours of direct sunlight

oblong leaves densely populate the top of their often rugged and twisted trunks

In S/S water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out

its creamy white variegation can make it susceptible to scorching if the light is particularly intense during the peak summer months

Melocactus curvispinus import_2021_09_10_101756 heart-shaped leaves which rest atopThe small but easily recognisable species from the Melocactus genus have a distinct feature, a wooly structure emerging from the apex of the globular plant, known as a cephalium, which has gained the genus the common name of Turk's cap cactus. WATERING During S S water when the soil is 100% dry. Refrain from watering during winter months. LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun. FEED Use a cactus fertiliser twice between April September. REPOTTING Repot every 2 3