Astrophytum capricorne
Goat's Horn Cactus
Photo of Astrophytum capricorne - Goat's Horn Cactus
No photo for the moment for Astrophytum capricorne - Goat's Horn Cactus
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Flower color:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Description
Astrophytum capricorne also known as the Goat's horn cactus has more spines than most Astrophytum species.
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Blooming
Large flowers are borne in spring and summer. The flowers are diurnal. Blooms are followed by ovoid, green or red berries.
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Growth
Slow-growing cacti. Grows best with full sun exposure. Where temperatures drop below 50ºF (10ºC), it is best to raise plants indoors in a temperate greenhouse. Elsewhere, Astrophytum works well in a desert garden.
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in early spring at 70ºF (21ºC).
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Pest
Prone to aphids, scab, and root rot.
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Interesting facts
There are only 4-6 known species in the genus Astrophytum, native to dry, arid regions in S. Texas, and N. and C. Mexico. The ovoid berries of Astrophytum contain boat-shaped seeds.
Goat's Horn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in poor, slightly alkaline soil that is sharply draining. Standard cactus potting mix with added limestone chips works fine for indoor plants. Water moderately during the growing season. Keep almost completely dry when dormant.
