Astrophytum ornatum - Exotic Cacti / Succulent - 10 Seeds Kiwano

Astrophytum ornatum - Exotic Cacti / Succulent - 10 Seeds KiwanoAstrophytum 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 (Aizoaceae). Astrophytum ornatum, the bishop's cap or monk's hood cactus, is a flowering plant of the family Cactaceae, endemic to the Central Plateau of Mexico. It is the largest and tallest species of Astrophytum. Solitary and cylindrical in form, it may grow up to 2 metres in

flowering rather quickly in some cases

This species has succulent leaves with blunt tips and a cylindrical raceme of yellow flowers

The fruits are very good keeper but are bitter and not edible

fleshy and toothed and fall off during the winter months

it makes a nice container choice as well as accent plantings in the herb garden

swollen basal caudex

Most are dry-season or winter deciduous

you can do with chard

Very ornamental

USDA Zone - N/A

It is a white flowered

especially on the upper surface