Astrophytum ornatum - Star Shaped Cactus - Bishop's Mitre
The largest and tallest of the Astrophytum group. Solitary-growing up to 2m tall in habitat. The body is coloured in white flocking and has large beautiful yellow flowers, which appear from a young age from the centre of the plant. This Cactus also has long ridged spines and is one of the faster growing Astrophytum's... This is an awarding plant to start your collection with!
No more difficult to grow than other cacti requiring your brightest location for the summer months and free draining gritty compost, with attention to watering.
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This beautiful plant is a perfect gift for any Succulent and Cactus lover…they are unlikely to have one like this!
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Grown in a 6 or 9cm pot your plant will be shipped bare rooted, ready for potting up into your own gritty compost and free draining pot. See our award winning compost here.
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Star-shaped, it has dark green flesh and woolly scales. It's one of the largest and easiest and fast-growing cacti to grow.
