Astrophytum ornatum
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This is the tallest of the Astrophytum cacti. The place of origin of this cactus is on the central plateau of Mexico. An established plant is cold tolerant to the mid to low twenty degrees Fahrenheit. Also called the Monk's Hood, Astrophytum ornatum is the largest Astrophytum
species. It is a rugged plant resistant to root rot, and easy to grow in a well drained soil. Solitary and cylindrical in form it may grow up to two meters in height and thirty centimeters in width in its home range in Mexico. Dark green when grown in filtered light or shade, in bright sun it develops numerous white woolly flakes to protect itself from the sun. Flowers throughout the summer, flowers are seven to eight centimeters long in canary yellow.
Astrophytum
Astrophytum is a genus of six species of cacti. These species are sometimes referred to as living rocks, though the term is also used for other genera, particularly Lithops . The generic name is derived from the Greek words άστρον , meaning "star," and φυτόν , meaning "plant."-Species:* Astrophytum...
species. It is a rugged plant resistant to root rot, and easy to grow in a well drained soil. Solitary and cylindrical in form it may grow up to two meters in height and thirty centimeters in width in its home range in Mexico. Dark green when grown in filtered light or shade, in bright sun it develops numerous white woolly flakes to protect itself from the sun. Flowers throughout the summer, flowers are seven to eight centimeters long in canary yellow.
External links
Astrophytum ornatum on Astroweb Astrophytum ornatum on Astrobase "Star Cactus (Astrophytum ornatum)". 25/2/2007. photos on www.AIAPS.org photos on www.cactiguide.com- Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cacti and Succulents, Pizzetti, ISBN-10: 0671602314