Melocactus intortus (Is. Cubagua near Is. Margarita Ven.) VIPP 2-4-19 When I saw the plant

When I saw the plant

pups well and does best in bright light

This plant has green leaves with ivory colored variegation

A small plant (to 6 inches) with a bulbous base and leaves which have endless twists

Large showy pink bracts and branches of green striped flowers make a wonderful

Melocactus intortus (Is. Cubagua near Is. Margarita Ven.) VIPP 2-4-19 When I saw the plantTHIS PLANT IS ON C. I. T. E. S. AND CANNOT BE EXPORTED Turks Cap Cactus The famous cactus endemic to the Caribbean islands that resembles a small barrel cactus with a large red fez like cephalium on top. Our plants came originally from Isla Cubagua near Is. Margarita, Venezuela.