Description
Plant type: Cactus (succulent)
Common name: Bishop’s Cap
Origin: Mexico
Growth Habit: Slow-growing, star-shaped, spineless cactus
Description: Astrophytum myriostigma is a distinctive, geometric cactus known for its star-like shape and smooth, spineless ribs. The body is covered with tiny white speckles that give it a frosted or dotted appearance. As it matures, it forms a rounded to columnar shape with 3–8 prominent ribs.
Flowers
- Produces large, yellow, daisy-like flowers from the top
- Flowers mainly in spring to summer
- Mature plants flower more reliably
Light Requirements
- Prefers bright light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Ideal for sunny windows, patios, and rock gardens
Watering
- Water sparingly
- Allow soil to dry out completely between watering
- Very drought tolerant
- Reduce watering in winter
Soil
- Requires very well-draining cactus/succulent mix
- Avoid heavy, water-retaining soil
Temperature
- Prefers warm temperatures
- Protect from frost
- Ideal range: 15–30°C
Care Level
- Very low maintenance
- Excellent for beginners
- Long-lived plant
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