{"product_id":"astrophytum-myriostigma-quadricostatum-bishops-cap","title":"Astrophytum myriostigma quadricostatum - Bishop's Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstrophytum myriostigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collectible cactus with an elegant and easily recognizable appearance, valued for its geometric shape, well-defined ribs, and surface covered with numerous fine white dots. Unlike many other cacti, this species is naturally \u003cstrong\u003espineless\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a clean, sculptural, and highly decorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it matures, the plant retains its compact shape and can produce large, highly attractive yellow flowers. It is an excellent choice for cactus collections, bright shelves, or minimalist arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAstrophytum myriostigma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bishop's Cap, Bishop's Mitre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e globular when young, becoming slightly columnar as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRibs:\u003c\/strong\u003e well defined, most commonly 5, although the number may vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e grayish green, covered with numerous fine white dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e normally absent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e cactus collections, decorative pots, and very bright spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers plenty of light and can benefit from direct sunlight after gradual acclimatization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e limited; the substrate should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, mineral-based, and with excellent drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers dry air and good air circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys warmth during the active growing period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e watering should be reduced considerably, especially if the plant is kept at lower temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e exposure to frost is not recommended; container-grown plants should be protected during the cold season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, during the active growing period, with fertilizer for cacti and succulents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Cactus, Succulent \u0026amp; Adenium Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy, well-drained mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure allows the substrate to dry quickly and provides good root aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egeometric shape with four ribs, highly decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espineless cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esurface with a dotted, almost velvety appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eslow and compact growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for specialized collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan produce spectacular yellow flowers when mature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eideal for small pots and minimalist arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plant's appearance may naturally vary from one specimen to another, including the number of ribs, the density of the white dots, and the overall shape of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering depends on the plant's age, amount of light, and growing conditions, and young specimens may need more time before their first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot approx. 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant sold without flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"5.5 cm pot","offer_id":57455922938182,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2fb58b2a-24d8-45a9-a75f-6e8066233588.jpg?v=1790337969","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-de\/products\/astrophytum-myriostigma-quadricostatum-bishops-cap","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}