How to tend a Astrophytum asterias
Also known as: Astrophytum asterias var. magnipunctatum Frič, Astrophytum asterias var. multipunctatum Frič, Astrophytum asterias var. nudicarpa Frič, Astrophytum asterias var. nudum Y.Itô, Astrophytum asterias var. pubescente Y.Itô, Astrophytum asterias var. roseiflorum Frič, Astrophytum asterias var. seminudum Frič, Echinocactus asterias Zucc., Echinocactus asterias var. nudus H.Moeller
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Resistant to drought, Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry
Sunlight
Enjoy sufficient sunlight, no apparent dormancy, avoid strong light in summer
Soil
Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- America
- Category
- Cactaceae, Astrophytum
- Size
- Diameter3-10cmï¼Heightâ¥3cm
- Blooming period
- Succulent plants, sometimes flowers with a short period time
- Flower colors
- the sucuulent ball purple with stabs on the surface
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