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    Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto'

    Also Known As

    • Sand Dollar Cactus
    • Sea Urchin Cactus
    • Star Cactus
    • Star Peyote

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' plant details

    Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer 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 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 'Super Kabuto'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is from our weird pet collection of crests, monsters and other strange creatures. Probably to most popular and most sought after cultivar, Super Kabuto has many different forms. Ours is grafted, but they don't have to be. They grow fine on their own roots.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' plant

    How to Grow Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • 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

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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