Description
Astrophytum asterias is a small, dark-green, spineless, globe-shaped cactus with 8 broad, flat ribs separated by narrow vertical grooves. The ribs have white woolly tufts (trichomes). This plant has a more prominent white flecking compared to the Asterias Green.
Family: Cactaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Sand Dollar Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, Star Cactus, Star Peyote | Mature Size: 6 - 12+ cm in diameter |
Origin: Chihuahuan Desert, southern Texas, USA & northeastern Mexico | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Yellow with red-orange center | Bloom Season: Spring - Summer |
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) Dry during Winter |
Temperatures: 21 - 30°C | Min: 10°C | Max: 32°C | Toxic: No |
