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    Astrophytum asterias

    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 plant details

    Astrophytum asterias is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in 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

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
    Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrophytum asterias

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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- so scale/speckle can have different density and pattern.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Astrophytum asterias, also called Sand Dollar Cactus, is a succulent species featuring adorable, rounded bodies divided into 8 sections. The grey green surfaces are adorned with varying styles of spotting, some more significant than others. Grow on a sunny windowsill in a well-drained medium, and allow soil to dry out between watering. Reduce water in winter. SO CUTE!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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

    These are great additions to our listing with plants selected for their super fleckings and markings. Outstanding plants. (These are small, young seedlings on their own roots. Therefore the price is low for the quality of the plants.) Photos soon.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Astrophytum asterias plant

    How to Grow Astrophytum asterias

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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