Melocactus maxonii – Turk’s Cap Cactus In Terracotta Size:17 x 22cm Hardiness: half-hardy semi-evergreen perennial shrub

Hardiness: half-hardy semi-evergreen perennial shrub in the UK (down to around -5°C)

It’s a centrepiece

trailing houseplant loved for its glossy green leaves and bright lipstick-red blooms

but this baby can go down to 10C

The pot is lined with a clear plastic inner

Melocactus maxonii – Turk’s Cap Cactus In Terracotta Size:17 x 22cm Hardiness: half-hardy semi-evergreen perennial shrubA 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