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Astrophytum Ornatum goes by the common name “Monk’s Hood”. It is a cylindrical to columnar cactus that is star-shaped from above and has white bands of woolly scales. It is also known as the Bishop’s Cap. The plant has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the family of Cactaceae. Astrophytum Ornatum comes with a dormancy of winters and goes from about 12 to 18 inches in height.

Growth Rate

Astrophytum Ornatum is a slow-growing plant and the major factor that determines its growth rate is the local climate conditions of the environment.

Flowering

From pale pink to purple colored flowers, Astrophytum Ornatum best blooms in the summer season. An added advantage is that these flowers are scented.

Watering and Feeding

The plant needs moderate watering in summers and no watering at all in winters. Astrophytum Ornatum does not require fertilization. To give the soil a boost, it can be fed once during the growing season.

Soil

Astrophytum Ornatum should be planted in porous & fast-draining soil. Provision of good drainage with an open, sandy gritty cactus compost is ideal.

Hardiness

The plant grows best in winters, keeping in mind its frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 to 10B.

Light

This plant needs direct sunlight and full sun exposure for them to grow in the best manner. At least 5 hours of direct sun daily is ideal.

Propagation

Astrophytum Ornatum can easily be propagated through its fragile seeds. Sowing the seeds in well-drained sandy soils anytime during the winter season is ideal.

Astrophytum Ornatum “Monk’s Hood” although large, is still a delicate and rare succulent that is ideal and sought after for decades now. With the right effort and dedication, they are the best bloomers and one of those plants that are pleasing to the eye.

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

Bloom Season Between spring Summer
Botanical Name Astrophytum ornatum
Common Name Monk's hood, Star cactus, Bishop's cap
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Golden yellow
Genus Astrophytum
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10
Mature Size 1220 in tall
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Perennial cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Cross bands of wooly scales on ribs
Sun Exposure Full sun, lightshade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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Monk's Hood - Astrophytum ornatum

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Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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Astrophytum Ornatum goes by the common name “Monk’s Hood”. It is a cylindrical to columnar cactus that is star-shaped from above and has white bands of woolly scales. It is also known as the Bishop’s Cap. The plant has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the family of Cactaceae. Astrophytum Ornatum comes with a dormancy of winters and goes from about 12 to 18 inches in height.

Growth Rate

Astrophytum Ornatum is a slow-growing plant and the major factor that determines its growth rate is the local climate conditions of the environment.

Flowering

From pale pink to purple colored flowers, Astrophytum Ornatum best blooms in the summer season. An added advantage is that these flowers are scented.

Watering and Feeding

The plant needs moderate watering in summers and no watering at all in winters. Astrophytum Ornatum does not require fertilization. To give the soil a boost, it can be fed once during the growing season.

Soil

Astrophytum Ornatum should be planted in porous & fast-draining soil. Provision of good drainage with an open, sandy gritty cactus compost is ideal.

Hardiness

The plant grows best in winters, keeping in mind its frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 to 10B.

Light

This plant needs direct sunlight and full sun exposure for them to grow in the best manner. At least 5 hours of direct sun daily is ideal.

Propagation

Astrophytum Ornatum can easily be propagated through its fragile seeds. Sowing the seeds in well-drained sandy soils anytime during the winter season is ideal.

Astrophytum Ornatum “Monk’s Hood” although large, is still a delicate and rare succulent that is ideal and sought after for decades now. With the right effort and dedication, they are the best bloomers and one of those plants that are pleasing to the eye.

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

Bloom Season Between spring Summer
Botanical Name Astrophytum ornatum
Common Name Monk's hood, Star cactus, Bishop's cap
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Golden yellow
Genus Astrophytum
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10
Mature Size 1220 in tall
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Perennial cactus
Propagation By seeds
Resistance Drought tolerant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Cross bands of wooly scales on ribs
Sun Exposure Full sun, lightshade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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