Astrophytum capricorne

CategoryCactus

GenusAstrophytum

FamilyCactaceae

Natural originNortheastern Mexico, particularly the dry desert and semi-desert regions of Coahuila.

Acquired fromEbay

In the collection sinceJul 14, 2025

Kept inBalkon

Natural habitatDry desert and semi-desert habitats, open sunny locations with well-drained, mineral soils.

About the species

Astrophytum capricorne (A.Dietr.) Britton & Rose

⚙ Automatic base data

Common name: Goat's horn cactus, Bishop's-cap, Bishop's-hat, Goat's-horn
Native distribution: Mexico (Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosí), Mexico Northeast, Global, Brazil

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Care summary

Goat's horn cactus

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Waterlow

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature5 °C

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Astrophytum tip: Very prone to rot: use a mineral mix and water only during warm, sunny spells.

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In the grower’s words

Astrophytum capricorne is a cactus species native to northeastern Mexico and a member of the family Cactaceae. Its globular to short cylindrical stem usually has 7–9 ribs and is decorated with small whitish scales. Its most distinctive feature is its crown of long, strongly curved, horn-like spines. In summer, it can produce large yellow flowers, often with a reddish centre. This slow-growing cactus prefers a sunny position, a loose, exceptionally well-drained substrate, and a dry winter dormancy.

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