Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Star Cactus
boxberry
In German
Star Cactus
boxberry
In French
Star Cactus
boxberry
In Spanish
Star Cactus
boxberry
In Greek
Star Cactus
boxberry
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
boxberry
In Polish
Star Cactus
boxberry
In Latin
Star Cactus
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry
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Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Boxberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.