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Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Miter)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001118



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Astrophytum
Species: Astrophytum myriostigma
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Cacti
  • Succulent
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • August
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Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Poor
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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  • Needs a dry and cool winter rest. edit | delete
  • Moderate water and fertilizer in summer. edit | delete
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