Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop’s cap)

Name: Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop's cap) - Caudex Collective
Price: 180.00 ZAR
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Astrophytum myriostigma

R180.00

Spineless star-shaped cactus covered in fine white flecks, with yellow flowers.

Categories: Succulents, Cacti

Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Astrophytum myriostigma has 4–6 broad ribs dusted with tiny white scales and no spines. Mature plants produce glossy yellow flowers at the crown.

CITES Appendix II species.

Botanical name	Astrophytum myriostigma
Common name	Bishop's cap
Supplied as	Established in pot
Photos	Representative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light	Full sun to very bright light; acclimatise gradually.
Watering	Water when the mix has dried out completely in spring and summer; keep dry in winter.
Temperature	Keep dry and protect from frost in winter.
Growth cycle & dormancy	Grows in the warm months. A cool, dry winter rest encourages flowering.
Substrate	Very free-draining mineral cactus mix.

Species	Astrophytum myriostigma

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