Turks Cap Cactus
The Turks and Caicos is home to four indigenous varieties of cacti or cactus, and the Turks head (also known as the Turks cap cacti) is the rarest and most iconic.
The Turks head cacti (Melocactus intortus) is a variety of small barrel cactus, with a mature height rarely exceeding 24 inches (61 cm) and a diameter of 14 inches (35 cm).
A reddish cap tops the cacti, and it’s easy to see where the cacti got its name as this cap resembles a Turkish fez hat.
Throughout the year, mature cacti will produce small flowers and fruit on its cap.
Although tiny, the fruits are tasty, and are pursued by iguanas, lizards, and birds (and sometimes humans!
In a dry tropical setting such as the Turks and Caicos, the Turks head cacti is a very low maintenance plant.
The cacti favor full sunlight and a sand and gravel mixture. Avoid the rich soil that most plants thrive in.
The greatest mistake when raising the Turks head cacti is overwatering. In most situations, normal precipitation is sufficient.
Returns & Insurance
In the event an item is damaged during shipment, a return or replacement will be offered. During this return process the customer will be required to submit pictures of the damaged item for review.
There is a five day "New Home" adjustment period is standard with all plant purchases. This period begins at the time of purchase and covers plants that have received "reasonable" care. Accidental death, heat damage, over watering, under watering, etc is not covered.