Sea Urchin cactus

Family

Cactaceae

Native

North America

Description

Astrophytum asterias hybrid  is the result of crossbreeding   from A. asterias and A. myryostigma,  and shows some interesting intermediate features of both the parents.

Environment

Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes.

Plenty of sunshine will keep this cacti more than happy. In a glass room you may have to provide some shade during a hot summers day to prevent sunburn

Feed every 4 weeks with a Nitrogen-poor and Potassium & Phosphorus-rich fertilizer during summer

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens