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Astrophytum myriostigma


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Astrophytum myriostigma is a cool spineless cactus that forms plump, fleshy, stars covered in white dots.


Description:
Astrophytum myriostigma is a cool spineless cactus native to northern Mexico. It forms plump, fleshy, star-like shapes usually with 5 lobes or ribs. Plants are covered variably but usually fairly densely in small white speckles. Sweetly fragrant yellow flowers appear in summer. Our plants are are about 8 cm in diameter.


Common Name: Bishop's Cap Cactus - [Succulent Pre-Order]

Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)

Zone Hardiness: 9-11

Light: Full Sun

Height: under 4"

Width: 4-8"

Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow

Class: Evergreen

Type: Tender

Bloom Time: Summer

Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: Yes

Berries:

Benefits:

Deer Resistant: Unknown

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Highlands of northeast and central Mexico.

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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia

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