Asterias Cactus (Astrophytum asterias) 6 seeds
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  • Asterias Cactus (Astrophytum asterias) 6 seeds

Asterias Cactus (Astrophytum asterias) 6 seeds

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A beautiful cactus that has no spines, but white flakes instead. It blooms yellow. The package contains 6 seeds.

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Astrophytum asterias

Astrophytum are Central American cacti that grow mostly in Mexico and the surrounding border areas. It is highly decorative and has no spines. It is usually pentagonal, which is why it is called a star cactus. The Astrophytum genus is resistant to dry air. The flowers are predominantly in yellow shades.

How to Grow Astrophytum

  • Plants need direct sunlight. South-facing windowsills are suitable. It is advisable to use settled or preferably soft water, which applies to all plants. Watering is appropriate only after the substrate has completely dried out. If water remains in the saucer, pour it out. In winter, we can mist the plants. We repot in early spring or summer, during growth stagnation. Cacti overwinter at eight to twelve degrees Celsius completely without watering. Heated apartments do not suit them in winter. It is therefore advisable to move them to a cold hallway or hall. Light or darkness is not decisive for them. In summer, we water minimally - root rot could occur.

  • Sowing is carried out in March-April in special substrate. It contains 2 parts fine sand and 1 part soil. Seeds are sown on the surface of the substrate. Plastic containers with holes are suitable. Water them. Cover the containers with glass or a plastic lid. Place the seedlings in a warm, bright place. Direct sun can destroy our seeds or seedlings. Cool-loving species germinate at temperatures around twenty-five, heat-loving species at temperatures above thirty degrees Celsius. Ventilate smaller plants regularly. When the seedlings are 0.5 cm, we can transplant them. We place them in the sun only after one or two years of cultivation.

  • A mixture with at least one third coarse sand, grit, perlite or similar material increasing permeability is suitable. Garden soil is suitable as substrate for this mixture.

  • If we repot plants regularly every year, we do not apply fertilizer. Fertilizer watering is sufficient a maximum of three times a year during the growing season. We use special fertilizer for succulents, diluted according to the instructions on the package.

  • Cacti are most commonly troubled by mealybugs, root mealybugs and spider mites. Mealybugs create small woolly tufts on the surface of cacti, or root mealybugs that parasitize plant roots. Spider mites suck out the surface cells of the cactus, which subsequently takes on gray-green to orange colors, stops growing and may also die. We treat plants with suitable insecticides.

    Rot is a significant problem. This is caused by permanently wet soil or mold. We cut off the rotten part, let it dry, and after some time try to root the plant again. If the plant is heavily infested, the probability of saving it is low.

    Fusarium rot causes cacti to wilt. Plants lose their shine, pale and individual segments wilt, gradually the entire plants wilt from the disease.

    Of fungal diseases, plants are most commonly attacked by powdery mildew, rust, and molds. It is advisable to use special fungicides.

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Data sheet

Growing difficulty
Medium
Purpose
Ornamental foliage
Sowing Time
Summer
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Location
Sunny
Flowering time
Summer
Plant height
Low (up to 30 cm)
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