Astrophytum ornatum Cactus Features
Morphological characteristics:
The sphere is dark green, mostly with 8 ribs, the areoles are white and wooly, and there are 5-11 thorns.
The flowers are on the top of the stems, yellow-white, and the petals are sometimes pink.
Ecological habits:
Like warm and sunny environment, heat-resistant, slightly cold-resistant, like dryness, avoid water and humidity, like sandy loam, avoid heavy clay soil; the suitable temperature for growth is 15℃-28℃.
Originally from Mexico.
Astrophytum ornatum Cactus Size：
- Young plants are spherical, and mature plants are long and cylindrical. The plant height can reach 1 meter or higher, and the diameter is 25-35 cm.
Astrophytum ornatum Cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Likes plenty of sunlight and tolerates short-term semi-shade. Insufficient light will make the plant grow thin and weak. Try to place it in a well-lit location such as a windowsill or balcony. In summer, ventilation and proper shading should be strengthened to avoid burns caused by scorching sun exposure.
- Temperature
Suitable temperature is 20-30℃. Shading and ventilation should be strengthened during high temperatures in summer and autumn to avoid direct sunlight. Pay attention to moving it indoors to keep warm and avoid cold winds in winter. Place it in a sunny place and keep the room temperature above 8℃ to survive the winter safely. If the pot soil is kept dry, it can tolerate a low temperature of 0℃ for a short time.
- Soil
Likes loose, fertile, well-drained and breathable sandy loam. You can choose succulent nutrient soil, or mix peat soil: perlite = 1:1, and need to add an appropriate amount of general organic granular fertilizer.
- Water
It does not require much water, likes a warm and dry environment, avoids water accumulation or rain, pays attention to ventilation and avoids watering on rainy days. Drainage should be done in time during the rainy season to avoid water accumulation and root rot. Water once every half a month in spring and summer, start to control water in autumn, water about once a month, stop watering in winter and keep the pot soil dry
- Propagation
Seeds are commonly used for sowing and propagation. It takes 8-10 years for domestic seedlings to bloom, so some people also like grafting for propagation
- Fertilization
The growing season requires sufficient sunlight and moderate watering. From June to October, watering should be increased moderately. Fertilizer should be applied once a month, but it is not suitable for large amounts of water and fertilizer.
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