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1Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Astrophytum1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
24 synonyms
- Astrophytum glabrescens F.A.C.Weber
- Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Weber
- Astrophytum ornatum glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Krainz
- Astrophytum ornatum mirbelii (Lem.) Krainz
- Astrophytum ornatum glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Fric
- Astrophytum ornatum mirbelii (Lem.) Fric
- Astrophytum ornatum niveum Schütz & Z.Fleisch.
- Astrophytum ornatum pubescente Y.Itô
- Astrophytum ornatum virens Schütz & Z.Fleisch.
- Echinocactus ghiesbrechtii Salm-Dyck
- Echinocactus haageanus (Linke) C.F.Först.
- Echinocactus holopterus Miq.
- Echinocactus holopterus Miq. ex Salm-Dyck
- Echinocactus mierbelii Lem.
- Echinocactus mirbelii Lem.
- Echinocactus ornatus DC.
- Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Schelle
- Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens F.A.C.Weber
- Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens K.Schum.
- Echinocactus ornatus mirbelii Croucher
- Echinocactus tortus Scheidw.
- Echinofossulocactus holopterus (Miq.) Lawr.
- Echinofossulocactus mirbelii (Lem.) Lawr.
- Echinopsis haageanus Linke
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.
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Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Astrophytum ornatum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q133127 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Astrophytum ornatum - Jardin Botanique Henri GAUSSEN.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Astrophytum ornatum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Astrophytum ornatum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Astrophytum ornatum · 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.
Astrophytum ornatum – what to know
Astrophytum ornatum – family: Cactaceae, genus: Astrophytum. Native range: Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Astrophytum ornatum?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Astrophytum ornatum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Astrophytum ornatum get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Astrophytum ornatum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Astrophytum ornatum 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 ornatum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q133127 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – (MHNT) Astrophytum ornatum - Jardin Botanique Henri GAUSSEN.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Astrophytum ornatum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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