Latin Name: Astrophytum myriostigma Trade Name: bishop's cap Priced Each: $4.50 (4-inch) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

Astrophytum myriostigma, (also known as the Bishop's Hat or Miter Cactus), is a specie of cactus native to the highlands of northeastern and central Mexico.

This spineless cactus defined by the presence of four to six (usually five) vertical ribs which define the cactus shape when young. The genus name Astrophytum, literally meaning star plant, is derived from the resulting star-like shape. As the cactus ages, more ribs may be added and it becomes more cylindrical in shape, growing up to about 3 feet tall and 8 inches in diameter. The stem is often covered with white flecks.

Astrophytum myriostigma is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in cactus collections, and this cactus may take up to 6 years to bloom from seed.

--

Native Habitat: Uruguay

--

USDA Plant Hardiness: 10a to 11
(click here to see your USDA zone)

--

USER COMMENTS [add comment]

There are no recorded user comments.
Click here to add a comment.

--

keywords: Cactaceae Astrophytum myriostigma Bishop's Cap cactus cacti succulent columnar bishop's miter cactus star plant Mexico arid xeriscape flecks spineless cactus ornamental