Astrophytum Capricorne is commonly known as 'Goat's Horns' and ‘Zebra Plant’. This is a hardy Northern Mexico native cactus with curved spines on its globe-shaped stem. It can reach up to the height of 18 in or 45 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. The globular stem has prominent ribs that run around the edge of the winter-dormant cacti from top to bottom.
Growth Rate
Astrophytum capricorne has a fast growth rate.
Flowering
Zebra plant succulent blooms light and subtle yellow flowers with a red or orange center in the summer.
Watering and Feeding
Water this cactus from spring to near the end of fall when the soil becomes dry. Feed it once a month during the growing season with a cactus and succulent fertilizer.
Soil
A well-draining soil mix is recommended for Astrophytum capricorne. 60 percent perlite, 20 percent peat, and 20 percent compost, or a combination of these work well for their growth. You can buy a ready-made mix if you do not want to make your own.
Hardiness
Astrophytum capricorne is a drought-tolerant cactus. It has a frost tolerance of -5° C (23° F)and belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11b.
Light
In their natural habitat, Zebra plants prefer full sun exposure and thrive if provided with plenty of sunlight or partial shade.
Propagation
These cacti can be easily propagated from seeds. The ideal germination temperature is 21° C - 26.6° C.
Although Astrophytum capricorne is not the most appealing plant to grow indoors, some growers enjoy growing this rare plant. Zebra succulent plant care is easy if all the instructions are followed. One should definitely get their hands on this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Astrophytum capricorne |
| Common Name | Goat's horn cactus, Zebra plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow (with red centre) |
| Genus | Astrophytum |
| Growth Habit | Globe shaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 18 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Flowering plant |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistance, frost resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Curved, long, grass mimicry spines |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Deep irrigation (Once a month during growing season) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Astrophytum Capricorne is commonly known as 'Goat's Horns' and ‘Zebra Plant’. This is a hardy Northern Mexico native cactus with curved spines on its globe-shaped stem. It can reach up to the height of 18 in or 45 cm and belongs to the Cactaceae family. The globular stem has prominent ribs that run around the edge of the winter-dormant cacti from top to bottom.
Growth Rate
Astrophytum capricorne has a fast growth rate.
Flowering
Zebra plant succulent blooms light and subtle yellow flowers with a red or orange center in the summer.
Watering and Feeding
Water this cactus from spring to near the end of fall when the soil becomes dry. Feed it once a month during the growing season with a cactus and succulent fertilizer.
Soil
A well-draining soil mix is recommended for Astrophytum capricorne. 60 percent perlite, 20 percent peat, and 20 percent compost, or a combination of these work well for their growth. You can buy a ready-made mix if you do not want to make your own.
Hardiness
Astrophytum capricorne is a drought-tolerant cactus. It has a frost tolerance of -5° C (23° F)and belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11b.
Light
In their natural habitat, Zebra plants prefer full sun exposure and thrive if provided with plenty of sunlight or partial shade.
Propagation
These cacti can be easily propagated from seeds. The ideal germination temperature is 21° C - 26.6° C.
Although Astrophytum capricorne is not the most appealing plant to grow indoors, some growers enjoy growing this rare plant. Zebra succulent plant care is easy if all the instructions are followed. One should definitely get their hands on this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Astrophytum capricorne |
| Common Name | Goat's horn cactus, Zebra plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow (with red centre) |
| Genus | Astrophytum |
| Growth Habit | Globe shaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 18 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Flowering plant |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistance, frost resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Curved, long, grass mimicry spines |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Deep irrigation (Once a month during growing season) |
