Astrophytum ornatum

Armed but ornate with its fine white-dotted stem and strong yellow spines. From Mexico, it grows slowly to around 2 m high (may take a few hundred years!). Large scented yellow flowers in summer. Indoors only, in bright light.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Handsome devil in a black pot.

Large flowers in early summer.

A few are less fully flocked.

In 10cm pots.

Huge old plant with four heads, probably as a result of damage to the tip.

Another big old one, in a 30cm pot.

Another large one, this one is at least 28yo.

Astrophytum Scuzz, the dark scarring that comes to remind you that you have been ignoring the plant lately. It's onset is related more to underpotted stress than age, although age is a good excuse frequently offered.

Astrophytum ornatum

Armed but ornate with its fine white-dotted stem and strong yellow spines. From Mexico, it grows slowly to around 2 m high (may take a few hundred years!). Large scented yellow flowers in summer. Indoors only, in bright light.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Handsome devil in a black pot.

Large flowers in early summer.

A few are less fully flocked.

In 10cm pots.

Huge old plant with four heads, probably as a result of damage to the tip.

Another big old one, in a 30cm pot.

Another large one, this one is at least 28yo.

Astrophytum Scuzz, the dark scarring that comes to remind you that you have been ignoring the plant lately. It's onset is related more to underpotted stress than age, although age is a good excuse frequently offered.