Astrophytum myriostigma
Astrophytum myriostigma
Astrophytum myriostigma
Astrophytum myriostigma
Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum mirostigma has the common name ‘Bishop Cap.’ Astrophytum means ‘star’ in Greek – the succulent gets its name because of its characteristic shape. The plant exhibits varied geometrical shapes with distinct vertical ribs that grow stout and prominent with time. Not just that, the plant bears scented blossoms during the blooming months. Astrophytum mirostigma belongs to the Cactaceae family and has its origin in Mexico. The winter-dormant succulent has a slow growth rate, growing up to a height of 0.6 meters, and needs partial shade to full sun exposure to thrive.

Growth Rate

Astrophytum mirostigma is a slow-growing plant.

Flowering

The blooming season takes place in summers when the plant bears a solitary white color flower, almost 2.5 inches wide. The plant blooms only when it is 6 inches tall or more.

Watering and Feeding

The watering needs of the succulent are conservative. No watering is required in winters. Watering in summer should be occasional only when the soil is dry.

Soil

Bishop Cap grows optimally in a well-drained and typical cacti soil mix.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of Bishop Cap is 10 to 11, with a frost tolerance temperature of -6°C (21.2°F).

Light

Astrophytum mirostigma requires partial shade to grow happily.

Propagation

The ideal way to propagate Astrophytum mirostigma is through seeds.

Bishop Cap or Astrophytum mirostigma is a plant worth keeping in your succulent garden, indoors or outdoors. It makes for a wishful gifting item too!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Summer
Common Name Bishops cap
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower White
Frost Tolerance -6°c
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10-11.
Height 0.6 m
Origin Mexico
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Astrophytum mirostigma
Shape Geometric
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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08/29/2022
Miriam R.
United States

My first but not my last Astrophytum.

Well first I would like to say the delivery arrived fast and safe. This is my first Astrophytum certainly not my last. It came and very well looked after at the nursery no splits or marks. I looking forward in ordering more this coming spring.

DA
08/19/2022
Debra A.
United States United States

Nice cactus

Cute little bishop cap

RE
05/17/2022
Randy E.
United States United States

Such a beautiful cactus

Great! Would recommend them to anyone!

05/04/2021
Anonymous
United States United States

Awesome

Cactus was healthy upon arrival. Is growing fast. Hasn't flowered but others I ordered with this one has. Just an awesome cactus.

HL
03/21/2021
Hollie L.
United States United States

Astrophytum

Very well packaged and the plant was absolutely beautiful! Blew my expectations out of the water.

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Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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