Astrophytum myriostigma onzuka cactus Features
Appearance: The plant is solitary, spherical to elongated spherical. Old plants may gradually become columnar. Usually there are 5 obvious ribs, and there are also variations such as 4 ribs and 3 ribs. The surface of the sphere is densely covered with tiny white fluff, in star-like dots, and there are large white patches, which give it high ornamental value.
Flowers: It blooms in spring and summer. The flowers grow on the top of the stem. The flower color is orange-yellow and funnel-shaped, similar to a chrysanthemum.
Astrophytum myriostigma onzuka cactus Size：
- Potted in a 2"-6" pot
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The height of the plants and the flower pots can be made to your size.
Astrophytum myriostigma onzuka cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
It likes sufficient sunlight and can withstand a certain intensity of light. Insufficient light may cause the white star points on the plant to fade, affecting its beauty. Except when the strong light and high temperature in summer require appropriate shading, full sunlight can be given at other times.
- Water
The soil needs to be kept moist but not too dry. From the seedling stage, watering should be frequent. During the growth period, water should be replenished in time. Especially in high-temperature weather in summer, water once a day to prevent withering due to lack of water.
- Temperature
It is suitable to grow in a warm environment and has poor cold tolerance. The normal growth temperature is 18℃ - 28℃. In winter, the temperature needs to be kept above 5℃. Otherwise, it will stop growing. High temperature in summer may also affect its normal growth.
- Fertilization
It does not need a large amount of fertilizer. Fertilizing once every about a month is fine. Try to apply thin fertilizer water. Each fertilization should not be too heavy. Fertilization can be stopped in winter.
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