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Astrophytum asterias f. multicephalus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum) (Info)
Species: asterias f. multicephalus

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By cactus_lover
Thumbnail #1 of Astrophytum asterias f. multicephalus by cactus_lover

Profile:

1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive cactus_lover On Aug 19, 2007, cactus_lover from FSD
(Pakistan)
(Zone 10b) wrote:

Beautiful multi heads which represent the form multicephalus.



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