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    Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii

    Also Known As

    • Astrophytum ornatum mirabelli
    • Astrophytum ornatum mirbellii
    • Monk's Hood

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-72"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii plant details

    Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 72 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Solitary and cylindrical in form it may grow up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height and thirty centimeters in width on the Central Plateau. It develops numerous white woolly flakes for protection from the sun. It flowers throughout the summer, flowers are seven to eight centimeters long in canary yellow. It is a rugged plant resistant to root rot, and easy to grow in a well drained soil. It is dark green when grown in filtered light or shade. An established plant is cold tolerant to the mid to low twenty degrees Fahrenheit.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    We now have these beautiful ornatums back again, nicer than ever.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii plant

    How to Grow Astrophytum ornatum var. mirbellii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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