Astrophytum ornatum Seeds

Astrophytum ornatum also known as Echinocactus ornatus, Astrophytum glabrescens, Star Cactus, Monk's Hood, as well as other names, is a short columnar cactus with unique spine sets and deep ribs. Astrophytum ornatum is in the family Cactaceae and produces yellow or white flowers. A. ornatum are native to a region near Queretaro de Arteaga and Hidalgo, Mexico.  Astrophytum ornatum is the tallest of the Astrophytum genus with a full size of over 6 feet tall and 1 foot wide.  The cactus has been mentioned to have historic traditional medicinal and entheogenic uses but little detailed research has been published on this. Possibly a traditional Peyotillo species. This cactus grows best in USDA hardiness zones of 9 and 10. Astrophytum ornatum seeds should be spread across a sterilized cactus substrate mix or pure peat moss. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of substrate mix or peat moss and mist the surface to settle down the soil and seeds. Cover with a humidity bag, dome, or plastic wrap.