Astrophytum myriostigma columnare

Bishop's Hat

Nearly every cactus garden has room for these beautiful, small plants that seldom grow more than 8 inches wide and are less than a foot tall. Varieties are shaped like a bishop's headpiece or a star, or resemble a sea urchin or sand dollar. All produce large yellow or orange blooms in spring or early summer. Plants are sometimes grafted onto column-shaped cacti. Grow in frost-free areas or as a houseplant. Soil must contain lime, whether it is crushed limestone, broken oyster shells or tuffa rock. Propogated almost exclusively by seed.

It may have as few as 3 or more than 5 rib sections.

Attributes - Astrophytum myriostigma columnare

Plant Type: Succulent

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 8 in. to 1 ft.

Width: 8 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance.

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