Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Star Cactus
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Star Cactus
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Star Cactus
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Star Cactus
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Star Cactus
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Black Chokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Chokeberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Black Chokeberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.