Scientific Name
Astrophytum capricorne var. minus Frič
Common Names
Goat’s Horns
Synonyms
Astrophytum capricorne var. minor, Astrophytum capricornis f. minor, Echinocactus capricornis var. minor
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cacteae
Genus: Astrophytum
Description
Astrophytum capricorne var. minus is a small growing variety of Astrophytum capricorne. The stem is up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall, up to 3.2 inches (8 cm) in diameter and with usually less and smaller white dots. The spines are thin and twisted, covering the body. The flowers are yellow with a red or orange throat, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and cover the whole body like an umbrella.
Photo via llifle.com
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Goat’s Horn Cactus is a desert cactus, therefore it loves sun and will grow well if provided with plenty of direct sunshine. To young specimens should be provided with indirect sunlight. With inadequate light which could result in poor growth and unnatural shape.
Use alkaline, lime based soil with good drainage as this species is rot prone.
It thrive in average room temperatures between 60 and 75 °F (16 and 24 °C ) from spring until fall. From late autumn to late winter give them a rest winter at temperatures between 45 and 50 °F (7 and 10 °C).
Normal indoor humidity is fine for Goat’s Horn Cactus. Provide good air ventilation for healthy growth.
During the active growth period water this cactus moderately, but allow the top 3/4 of the mixture to dry out thoroughly between waterings. During the rest period give only enough water to prevent the mixture from drying out.… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for a Goat’s Horn Cactus
Origin
Native to Mexico.
Links
- Back to genus Astrophytum
- Succulentopedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
Photo Gallery
Subscribe to Receive News and Updates from World of Succulents: