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The one that resembles peyote is Astrophytum asterias, known as the star cactus. It is olive-green in color, shaped like a perfect hemisphere and divided into symmetrical segments much like an orange.
Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias): "Its small size and low water requirements make it ideal for desktops or windowsills," he ...
The Star Plant, better known as Bishop’s Cap, Astrophytum myriostigma. Common names for the Bishop’s Cap are sand dollar cactus, sea urchin cactus, star cactus and star peyote.
Apart from the star cactus, there are also other cacti, such as Astrophytum capricornae, Astrophytum myriostigma and Astrophytum ornatum at the RCD Biodiversity Park.
Star Cactus (Astrophytum asteria) ... they seem to resemble both a star and a sand dollar. The star cactus does best with eight to 10 hours of sunlight, so it's best to leave on the windowsill.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society features longtime succulent grower Gunnar Eisel speaking about the challenges of growing two species of astrophytum, a.k.a. star cactus — A. myriostigma ...
This cactus is commonly known as the Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias). It is a slow-growing species and, though it may grow taller, will take several years to attain a size that will reach the ...
The Star Plant, better known as Bishop’s Cap, Astrophytum myriostigma. Common names for the Bishop’s Cap are sand dollar cactus, sea urchin cactus, star cactus and star peyote.