Astrophytum ornatum Caudiciform The central stem will become

The central stem will become several inches thick when mature

Small plants shown in a 3

In lower light and warmer temps it will be more green

It is a winter grower so water regularly (in succulent terms) from fall until spring

Produces white to pale pink flowers

Astrophytum ornatum Caudiciform The central stem will becomeAstrophytum ornatum Family: Cactaceae. A close relative of the Bishop's Cap cactus (A. myriostigma). The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt. Unlike the Bishop's Cap this species forms numerous yellow spines. For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form, but will eventually become upright. Very old specimens can reach 6' or more. Don't worry if you have limited space, it can live in a 6" pots for many, many years