Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Zaragosa
In German
Star Cactus
Zaragoza
In French
Star Cactus
Saragosse
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Zaragoza
In Greek
Star Cactus
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Zaragoza
In Polish
Star Cactus
Saragossa
In Latin
Star Cactus
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Squamata
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Zaragosa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.