Bishop's Cap Cactus Plant
Astrophytum myriostigma, or Bishop's Cap Cactus, is a slow-growing cactus, 1-3 ft tall, prefers well-drained sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, not edible, and has no medicinal uses.
Habit
Cactus
Height
20-40 cm
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Arid, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
30-50%
Potting media
Sand + Perlite
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen fertilizers
Watering
Low watering
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-6.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.8 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Low yield
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, drought-resistant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% sand, 20% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize once every 6-8 weeks with cactus-specific fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root rot, Powdery mildew, Black spot, Scale insects, Aphids
Symptoms
White powdery patches, black spots, wilting, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Neem oil spray, garlic spray, compost tea, baking soda solution
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides, horticultural oil