Astrophytum ornatum cactus plants for sale

 Astrophytum ornatum cactus plants for sale rare cactus for sale

 We have rare cactuses for sale. the common names: Star cactus , also known as Monk's Hood, ornamented bishop's cap

 We provide unusual and exotic cactus plants for sale grown from seeds - the Stars of cacti. They are masters in the art of living within plants. 

 Astrophytum ornatum

Origin: Astrophytum ornatum is the southern genus of Astrophytum. The habitats are at Hidalgo, Queretaro and Guanajuato in Mexico.

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

Habitat: Grows in wild canyons and limestone cliffs sometime on near vertical rockfaces

Common English Names: Star cactus , also known as Monk's Hood, ornamented bishop's cap

The Astrophytum ornatum is the largest and easiest to grow and also the fastest of the Astrophytums. Spherical when young to columnar when mature, some specimen develop nice twists with age.
Ribs have characteristic cross bands of wooly scales.

. It appears to be a very variable species especially for the density and distribution of white scales. 

Cultivation: This cactus is pretty cold hardy and can survive to -10° C (if kept dry).  It needs to be at least 15 cm tall to bloom . This might take no less than seven years or more depending on the length of the growing period in the local climatic conditions. In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.

This Astrophytum is the easiest to grow and also the fastest. It responds well to half strength fertilizer in summer. To make sure that the fertilizer doesn't encourage growth instead of blossom, it might be better to wait until the flower buds start forming before using fertilizer

Propagation: They can be propagated easily from seeds.

 Astrophytum ornatum mature cactus plant