Monk's hood Size:1 Gallon Use it as a centerpiece

Use it as a centerpiece specimen surrounded by decomposed granite

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and the short spines add subtle texture without being dangerous

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Monk's hood Size:1 Gallon Use it as a centerpieceThe Most Striking Star Cactus for Phoenix Desert Gardens Monks Hood Cactus (Astrophytum ornatum) is the tallest and most majestic member of the famous Astrophytum star cactus family. Its perfectly ribbed, columnar body is decorated with silvery white flecks and crowned with bright yellow flowers that appear at the top each summer. This is a collectors cactus that also happens to be one of the most photogenic plants you can grow in the Phoenix Valley.