Bishop's Cap Cactus - Astrophytum myriostigma purple-red which is a fascinating cactus

which is a fascinating cactus species that belongs to the Mammillaria genus

Keep in mind that most nurseries grow plants like these in greenhouses with controlled light conditions

cylindrical stems that resemble the snakes on Medusa's head

The cactus variety is resistant to cold weather conditions and has a frost tolerance capacity of up to -9° C (15

Bishop's Cap Cactus - Astrophytum myriostigma purple-red which is a fascinating cactusIntroducing the Bishops cap Cactus, known as Astrophytum myriostigma, a vibrant member of the Astrophytum genus. Native to Mexico, the Bishop cap gets its name from the distinctive shape of its stem, which resembles the bishops hat worn by bishops. Bishop's Cap cactus has a globular or cylindrical stem that can grow up to 40 inches tall and 8 inches wide. This slow growing plant stems are covered in numerous tubercles, which are raised, cone shaped