Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus Care & Info (Melocactus matanzanus)

A truly unique, yet beautiful perfect potted plant pal, these guys require a little bit more work for their love. And this is fine. They need to be almost spoiled in a sense and they are 100% worth this much work. If you have one, or maybe even plan on getting one in the future be sure to watch this entire video so you can keep your spoiled cacti thriving! As always Plant Prudently!
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[@mikec1096]

I have a baby melocactus bahiensis that I grew from seed. It is about a half an inch tall right now. This video helped learn about it. Thank you Justin. Thank you very much. Cheers

[@Hugh-se7qn]

Hobbyist..I find the cacti a very interesting field..growing dwarf cacti this season..right on. 😊

[@robbo6554]

Great video Justin, you are always so knowlegeable about your plants. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care buddy.

[@northernplantuckyplantcinc2630]

With the exception of the amount of light the care sounds very similar to epiphytic cacti

[@juanitagordon5064]

You are very knowledgeable about all the plants you have.which is very good for me. Thank you.love the picture behind you. Keep up the excellent work

[@alysiaxra3]

Very informative! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@moonbeam2951]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@dickneywithplants7377]

Excited to see another video! Miss you buddy!! Happy Thanksgiving :)

[@tessloneill7978]

Love learning about this plant.
Very interesting!

[@Xt4209]

Water between 10-20% dryness in the pot not lower not higher

[@Xt4209]

During winter

[@XviolenceTV]

Amazing

[@yoyoyohihihidude]

Great info dude

[@Xt4209]

Tap water tap water treated water in one watering day

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

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[@samroy1472]

Everything rong

[@user-sw5bq3ek8q]

a "prolaps'' cactus