Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Cactus Gymnocalycium griseopallidum A gorgeous Gymnocalycium

Gymnocalycium griseopallidum A gorgeous Gymnocalycium that is pinkish purple in high light

When young it likes lots of water when actively growing

Tylecodon are winter growers

Good light brings out the most red in the leaves

Flower image credit Stan Shebs

Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Cactus Gymnocalycium griseopallidum A gorgeous GymnocalyciumAstrophytum ornatum Family: Cactaceae. A close relative of the Bishop's Cap cactus (A. myriostigma). The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt. Unlike the Bishop's Cap this species forms numerous yellow spines. For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form, but will eventually become upright. Very old specimens can reach 6' or more. Don't worry if you have limited space, it can live in a 6" pots for many, many years