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2Astrophytum capricorne (A.Dietr.) Britton & Rose
- Common name
- Goat's horn cactus, Bishop's-cap, Bishop's-hat, Goat's-horn4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Astrophytum1
- Native distribution
- Mexico (Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosí), Mexico Northeast, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Astrophytum capricorne (A.Dietr.) F.A.C.Weber, 1896
- Astrophytum capricorne majus (Pichon) A.F.Moeller
- Astrophytum capricorne minus (Runge & Quehl) A.F.Moeller
- Astrophytum capricorne sanjuanense Pavlícek
- Astrophytum capricorne senile (Fric) Doweld
- Astrophytum capricorne crassispinum (H.Moeller) Backeb.
- Astrophytum capricorne crassispinum (H.Moeller) Okum.
- Astrophytum capricorne crassispinum-nudum Y.Itô
- Astrophytum capricorne major Fric
- Astrophytum capricorne majus (Pichon) Fric
- Astrophytum capricorne minus (Runge & Quehl) Fric
- Astrophytum capricorne niveum (K.Kayser) Backeb.
- Astrophytum capricorne orientale Fric
- Astrophytum capricornis minus (Runge & Quehl) Okumura
- Astrophytum crassispinum (H.Moeller) W.Haage & Sadovsky
- Astrophytum niveum (K.Kayser) W.Haage & Sadovsky
- Astrophytum senile Fric
- Astrophytum senile aureum (H.Moeller) Backeb.
- Echinocactus capricornis A.Dietr.
- Echinocactus capricornis minor (Runge & Quehl) Schelle
- Echinocactus capricornis aureus H.Moeller
- Echinocactus capricornis crassispinus H.Moeller
- Echinocactus capricornis major Pichon
- Echinocactus capricornis minor Runge & Quehl
- Echinocactus capricornis niveus K.Kayser
- Echinocactus capricornis senilis Frič
- Echinocactus capricornus aureus H.Moeller
- Echinocactus capricornus senilis Fric
- Maierocactus capricornis (A.Dietr.) E.C.Rost
- Maierocactus capricornus (A.Dietr.) E.C.Rost
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Astrophytum capricorne · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q135541 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Astrophytum capricorne - Serres du Museum de Toulouse.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Astrophytum tip: Very prone to rot: use a mineral mix and water only during warm, sunny spells.
Goat's horn cactus – what to know
Goat's horn cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) – family: Cactaceae, genus: Astrophytum. Native range: Mexico (Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosí), Mexico Northeast, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (2 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Astrophytum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Goat's horn cactus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Goat's horn cactus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Goat's horn cactus get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Goat's horn cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Goat's horn cactus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Astrophytum: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Astrophytum capricorne (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q135541 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Astrophytum capricorne - Serres du Museum de Toulouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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