About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Not Available
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Sword-like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Star Cactus
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Star Cactus
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Star Cactus
Century Plant
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Star Cactus
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Century Plant
In Polish
Star Cactus
Century Plant
In Latin
Star Cactus
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Century Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.