Astrophytum myriostigma Seeds

Astrophytum myriostigma

(Bishop’s Cap)

🌎 Native to: Mexico (primarily in the states of San Luis Potosí and Nuevo León)
🌿 Growth habit: Solitary, slow-growing, ribbed and spineless cactus with a star-like shape
🪴 Grows to about: 6–10 inches tall and 3–6 inches wide
🌸 Flowers: Bright yellow with a silky texture, blooming at the apex in spring and summer
🦋 Wildlife interactions: Attracts native pollinators like bees
🌀 Traditional use: Occasionally used ornamentally in sacred spaces for its star-shaped symmetry
🪴 Seeds collected from: Plants grown at Arid Adaptations Nursery in Tucson, Arizona

This spineless, sculptural cactus looks like it belongs in a dream—its ribbed body forms a perfect star when viewed from above. Its surface is usually dusted with tiny white flecks, giving it a velvety, moon-dusted appearance. Astrophytum myriostigma gives a calm, meditative presence—ideal for minimalists, collectors, or anyone drawn to cosmic geometry.