Turk's Cap Cactus
NameTurk's Cap Cactus
Species NameMelocactus intortus
Common NameTurk's Cap Cactus
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)25
Container TypeNone (natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresribbed stem, spines, cephalium
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesThe most notable feature is the vibrant red, woolly cephalium, which is the specialized structure from which flowers and fruits emerge.
Description
This mature Turk's Cap Cactus specimen, growing in its natural, arid environment, exhibits a distinct lean. It is characterized by its prominent, woolly red cephalium atop a ribbed, spiny green body, typical of the Melocactus genus.
