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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.

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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

Landscape groups by tags

family: Cactaceae

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Astrophytum capricorne

aka Astrophytum capricorne aurea, Astrophytum capricorne var. aureum, Astrophytum niveum, Echinocactus capricornis, Goat's Horn Cactus

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 4"-6"

sun - mostly shade
occasional - drought tolerant
dry in winter

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Astrophytum ornatum

aka Astrophytum ornatum var. glabrescens, Echinocactus haageanus, Echinocactus holopterus, Echinocactus mirbelii, Echinocactus ornatus, Echinocactus tortus, Echinofossulocactus mirbelii, Echinopsis haageana, Monk's Hood, Star Cactus