About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In German
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In French
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Star Cactus
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Star Cactus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Cactaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Matilija Poppy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.