Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Pots this species is a summer

this species is a summer grower

This is a summer growing Aloe that prefers it drier in the winter

The larger the caudex gets the more individual tufts will form

and wet roots during dormancy can lead to rot

As it comes from tropical Asia it prefers to be kept at 50 degrees or more year round

Astrophytum ornatum *large plant* Pots this species is a summerAstrophytum 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