Melocactus neomontanus

Melocactus neomontanus is commonly known as ‘Turk's cap cactus’, and it belongs to the Cactaceae family. A native of South America, this winter-dormant plant grows up to 2" inches in height.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of the plant is fast.

Flowering

The flowers bloom in the spring season in beautiful white color.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

As with other cactus plants, Melocactus neomontanus also need less water as extreme water will destroy it.

Soil

This cactus needs mixed fertilizer, with low acidity peat and pH of 6.

Hardiness

The Turk's cap cactus is hardy in zones 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of 7°C (44.6°F).

​Light

Melocactus neomontanus needs full sunlight to thrive.

Propagation

The propagation method of these cacti is done through seeds.

Melocactus neomontanus is the best cactus to grow in your garden. If you are new to gardening, then you can choose this low-maintenance plant.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz