Astrophytum ornatum forma cristata

	*Astrophytum ornatum forma cristata*	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

Astrophytum ornatum: a very rare crested form.

Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Astrophytum asterias.

Astrophytum ornatum
Astrophytum ornatum var mirbelii
Astrophytum ornatum var. virens
Astrophytum ornatum forma cristata

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Origin: Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

The Astrophytum ornatum blooms in summer. The flowers (6-8 cm wide) are pale yellow with bright silken sheen and scented.

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