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    Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

    Also Known As

    • Sea Urchin Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"-3"
    • W: 2"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Astrophytum asterias var. nudum plant details

    Astrophytum asterias var. nudum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A speckle/scale-free form of Astrophytum asterias. Urchin-like shape, slow-growing spine-free cactus. Light yellowish white tufts of fuzzy fuzz covers the areole that lines the center of the rib. Flowers appear from the center, petal color can range from plant to plant from white to orange. Usually seed-grown so each plant can look different from each other due to genetic makeup.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Keep dry in winter. Full Sun to Partial Shade. 2 inch wide Yellow Flowers with a Red center. Outdoor/Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Astrophytum asterias var. nudum plant

    How to Grow Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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