Melocactus guitartii houseplant but do not over-water (rot

but do not over-water (rot prone)

since it may withstand short periods at temperatures below freezing

especially during the winter months

It grows well with filtered sunlight or afternoon shade

it could be getting too much direct sunlight

Melocactus guitartii houseplant but do not over-water (rotMelocactus guitartii Description: Melocactus guitartii is the the rarest of these Cuban species,. It is about 10 cm broad and 12 cm high, densely armed with long spreading rigid spines. Habit: Usually solitary. Cephalium: Relatively small 3 to 4 cm tall and 7 to 11 cm in diameter with long reddish brown bristles. Flowers: From the cephalium, pink, 18 to 43 mm long and 3 to 4 cm long. These cacti are not the easiest things to grow and aren't plants for