Sarcocaulon peniculine Crassulaceae Astrophytum myriostigma The Bishop's Cap

Astrophytum myriostigma    The Bishop's Cap cactus

Mammillaria schwarzii Family: Cactaceae

Astrophytum 'Super Kabuto'    One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum

The spines are tiny

This is an epiphytic species from tropical regions so it does well in lower light than most desert species

Sarcocaulon peniculine Crassulaceae Astrophytum myriostigma The Bishop's CapSarcocaulon peniculine Also called Bushman's Candle, this South African native is closely related to the common Geranium and Pelargonium, but is adapted to desert conditions. Many people consider it to be a species of Monsonia. It produces fat stems that often grow horizontally a few inches above the ground. The leaves are small and fern like. The petioles (leaf stalks) of each leaf turn into spines when the leaf dies. Flowers are an attractive white