Astrophytum Myriostigma Var. Nudum Bishops Miter Cactus Plant

Astrophytum Myriostigma var. nudum

Family

Cactaceae

Native

North America

Description

Astrophytum myriostigma  var.  nudum  is very similar to  Astrophytum myriostigma, it only deviate from the well-known typical form for lacking or mostly lacking white flecks. The stem is spherical to shortly columnar with age, up to 3.3 feet tall and up to 4 inches in diameter. The number of ribs vary from 3 to 8 (usually 5). Flowers are up to 2 inches long, pale-yellow and bloom in spring or early summer. It take up to 6 years to bloom.

Environment

Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes.

Plenty of sunshine will keep this cacti more than happy. In a glass room you may have to provide some shade during a hot summers day to prevent sunburn

Feed every 4 weeks with a Nitrogen-poor and Potassium & Phosphorus-rich fertilizer during summer

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens