Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Mesemb This species

This species

Plant shown in a 4

especially once it starts gaining some size

The leaves drop readily in the winter or during stressful times in the summer

Segments are 1/2" diameter or less

Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Mesemb This speciesAstrophytum ornatum Family: Cactaceae. A close relative of the Bishop's Cap cactus (A. myriostigma). The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt. Unlike the Bishop's Cap this species forms numerous yellow spines. For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form, but will eventually become upright. Very old specimens can reach 6' or more. Don't worry if you have limited space, it can live in a 6" pots for many, many years