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

Watering

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
Diameter3-10cm,Height≥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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