Astrophytum myriostigmais a beautiful , small cactus that has received the prestigiousAward of Garden Meritof the UK ’s Royal Horticultural Society .
Astrophytum myriostigmaLem .
Bishop ’s Cap , Bishop ’s Cap Cactus , Bishop ’s Hat , Bishop ’s Hood , Bishop ’s Miter Cactus
In cultivation, Willoughby, Ohio, United States. Photo by Michael John Gredence. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echinocactus myriostigma , Astrophytum myriostigmasubsp.myriostigma
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Astrophytum
The specific epithet " myriostigma(pronounced " my - ree - oh - STIG - muh " ) means " many - fleck " and bear on to the abundance of petite , woolly scales cross the base of this specie .
In cultivation, Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Villeda. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Astrophytum myriostigmais aboriginal to the highlands of northerly and centralMexico . It produce in rocky , chalky soil at elevations ranging from 2,240 to 4,920 feet ( 750 to 1,500 m ) .
Astrophytum myriostigmais a gutless cactus with a hopeful light-green , typically alone stem densely covered with tiny , blanched , wooly scales . ab initio , the stem turn is circular with five blanket , prominent rib that point to an acute point . As the plant age , the stem may evolve more rib and become more columnar , reaching up to 40 inches ( 1 G ) in tiptop and 8 inch ( 20 cm ) in diameter . The edge of the ribs are lined with woolly , brownish to greyish areoles .
When fledged , Astrophytum myriostigmaproduces fragrant , lustrous yellowish prime from the areoles at the crown of the root word from spring to fall . The flower are funnel - shaped and can progress to a length of 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) and a diameter of 2 inches ( 5 cm ) . They appear in succession and last for about two days . The fruit are light-green to reddish and covered with overlap chocolate-brown exfoliation with long wool in their axil . They are ellipse , contain dark brown seeds , and can maturate up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : This cactus thrives in bright , indirect light . Although it can handle some unmediated Sunday , too much can causesunburn . If you are growing it indoors , it is best to place it near a window with sight of collateral sun or under grow lighter .
Soil : Astrophytum myriostigmarequires well - drained grunge for optimal growth . you’re able to employ a typical cactus potting mix ormake your own .
Temperature : This cactus choose hot temperature above 70 ° F ( 21 ° C ) during the summer and cooler , more temperate winters . Protect it from inhuman draft and Robert Frost . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with mediocre minimal wintertime temperatures swan from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° C to 10 ° degree Celsius ) .
In cultivation, Turiysk, Volyns’Ka Oblast', Ukraine. Photo by Книш Андрій. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : Astrophytum myriostigmaprefers dry term , with sporadicwateringin the summer and a juiceless winter . water supply the plant infrequently during leaping and downfall .
Fertilizing : A low - balanced solublefertilizerdiluted to half the urge force can serve your cactus boom , but set aside feeding in wintertime .
Repotting : Regular repotting helps this cactus grow better , so repotAstrophytum myriostigmaat the beginning of the grow season for the best results .
generation : This cactus can be propagated by seed , but its come are fairly fragile , so be gentle with them and soak them before sowing .
Learn more atHow to turn and deal for Astrophytum .
Astrophytum myriostigmahas no reported toxic effects .
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