Astrophytum ornatum
Also known as bishop's cap, monk's hood cactus.
| Genus: | Astrophytum | 
| Species: | ornatum | 
| Max. height: | ~200cm | 
| Light: | full sun, partial shade in summer | 
| Water: | ? | 
| Ideal temperature range: | -4-?°c | 
| Growing season: | ? | 
| Flowering season: | summer | 
| Life cycle: | evergreen | 
| Lifespan: | ? | 
| Leaf colours: | green, grey | 
| Flower colours: | white, yellow | 
| Hardiness zone: | ? | 
| Conservation status: | |
| Propagates via: | ? | 
| Certifications: | Award of Garden Merit | 
A. ornatum on other sites
Synonyms
This plant is also, or has been, known by the following names:
- Astrophytum glabrescens
- Echinocactus ghiesbrechtii
- Echinocactus holopterus
- Echinocactus mirbelii
- Echinocactus ornatus
- Echinocactus tortus
- Echinofossulocactus holopterus
- Echinofossulocactus mirbelii