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Bishop's Miter, Bishop's Cap, Mitra, Bonete de Obispo

Astrophytummyriostigma var. tulense

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum)
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Synonym
Astrophytum tulense
Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. tulense
Astrophytum myriostigma var. potosinum subvar. tulense
Astrophytum myriostigma var. potosinum f. tulense
Astrophytum myriostigma f. tulensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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