Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Evening Primrose
In German
Star Cactus
Evening Primrose
In French
Star Cactus
onagre
In Spanish
Star Cactus
onagra
In Greek
Star Cactus
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Star Cactus
wiesiołka
In Latin
Star Cactus
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Evening Primrose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
