Originary from Cuba, also known as Dwarf Turk's-cap cactus, this beautiful looking cactus can reach up to 2.8 - 3.5" in height and 3" in diameter. It is a cactus in the genus Melocactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. The epithet matanzanus is derived from the Cuban province of Matanzas.
Temperature zone: USDA: 10b-11
Frost tolerance: Keep above 45°F (8°C) at all times
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Partial sun
Origin: Northern Cuba
Growth habits: Globular cactus, up to 4" in diameter (10 cm), 4" tall
Watering needs: Regular water in the summer, less in winter. Needs good drainage.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late winter/early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia pseudoglobosa |
| Common Name | False globose spurge |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale green |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | dwarf spineless succulent |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b to 11 |
| Mature Size | 618 in. |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 32f (0°c) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
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Originary from Cuba, also known as Dwarf Turk's-cap cactus, this beautiful looking cactus can reach up to 2.8 - 3.5" in height and 3" in diameter. It is a cactus in the genus Melocactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. The epithet matanzanus is derived from the Cuban province of Matanzas.
Temperature zone: USDA: 10b-11
Frost tolerance: Keep above 45°F (8°C) at all times
Minimum avg. temperature: 60°F (15°C)
Sun exposure: Partial sun
Origin: Northern Cuba
Growth habits: Globular cactus, up to 4" in diameter (10 cm), 4" tall
Watering needs: Regular water in the summer, less in winter. Needs good drainage.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
