Mazhar Botanic Garden

Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose

Monk's hood cactus

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001289
Common name: Monk's hood cactus
English name: Bishop's cap
Arabic name: استروقيتم اورناتم
Native: Mexico
Country: Mexico
(PGR): Rare

Dark green stem with bands silvery-white, Young plants sub globose, mature columnar, grow up to 2 m height, 30 cm width on central plant  ribbed 7-8 each areole  features 5-11 spines flowers large , fragrant, bright yellow, funnel-shaped fruit rounded

Ornamental. Landscaping. Indoor. Suitable for arid-climate rook garden.

Echinocactus ornatus Dc

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Texture: Sandy loam
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9a : 11b
pH range: 6.0-6.5
Status: G3 - Vulnerable
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Cactus
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Air purification Landscape Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Rare
Vegetation types: Cactus
pH: Mild acid Neutral

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