How to grow Turk's Head Cactus

Melocactus azureus subsp. ferreophilus

How long does Turk's head cactus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Turk's head cactus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Turk's head cactus Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin azureus meaning “sky-blue”

Other names for Turk's head cactus

Turk's cap cactus

Melocactus azureus var. ferreophilus, Melocactus ferreophilus

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