Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, 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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Peony
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Peony
In German
Star Cactus
Pfingstrose
In French
Star Cactus
Pivoine
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Peonía
In Greek
Star Cactus
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Peônia
In Polish
Star Cactus
Piwonia
In Latin
Star Cactus
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Peony season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Peony is Neutral.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.