Astrophytum myriostigma Select
 
Origin: Mexico
 
This unique and popular plant is also known as the Bishop’s Cap Cactus. It is a solitary globular cactus, only becoming slightly columnar after many many years. They normally have 5-ribbed bodies that are spineless and covered with dense white-grey scales. In summer the plants produce attractive large yellow flowers.
 
Its popularity amongst collectors has brought to light an array of beautiful cultivars, hybrids and forms, denser white scaling, more or less ribbed plants and even forms without the distinct grey scales.
 
Plant Size: Well established, seed-grown plant is offered, grown in a 7 cm pot.
 
Caring for your Cactus
 
Pot: Smaller cactus species from drier regions are best suited to cultivation in containers. Larger growing species can be grown outside in the rockery.
 
Soil: The plants prefer a well-drained soil, a mixture of sandy soil with some organic matter.
 
Light: The brighter the light the more compact and colourful your cactus will be. Most cacti species prefer growing in sunny positions. However, they can tolerate partial shade if not over-watered.
 
Water: Cacti are very hardy plants and are able to withstand prolonged droughts. A good watering every week or two should suffice. Watering should be drastically reduced in winter.