Astrophytum ornatum
| Latin Name: | Astrophytum ornatum |
| Common Name: | Monk's Hood |
| Description: | Attractive hard plant subglobose or cylindric with 8 prominent spiral folds, green and beautifully maarked with silvery spots, talon-like spines; with age becoming 10 inches high. This interesting cactus produces large pinkish-yellow flowers. Native to Mexico. Pricing above 2 gallons is by the foot. 2 feet tall is $250. 3 feet tall is $400 |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| USDA Zone: | 8b-10 |
| Flower: | Yellow |
| Mature Height: | 3 feet |
| Mature Width: | 10 inches |
| Preferred light conditions: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Preferred water conditions: | Water weekly in summer, leave dry in winter |
| Growth Speed: | Slow |
| Size at one year of growth: | 1 inch or less |
| 3 inch: | $1.50 |
| 4 inch: | $3.50 |
| 6 inch: | $10.00 |
| 2 gallon: | $25.00 |