Melocactus guitartii houseplant When growing Aloe ferox indoors

When growing Aloe ferox indoors

spiky thorns or spines along the edges of its stems

since it may withstand short periods at temperatures below freezing

They can go months without water

Melocactus guitartii houseplant When growing Aloe ferox indoorsMelocactus 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