Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka
Cultivation and Propagation: It is relatively easy to grow. It is sometime seen as a grafted plant but grows very well on its own roots too. Water sparingly from March till October and keep perfectly dry in winter at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade. (but it is hardy to -7°C for short periods). In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Be careful: The epidermis of ONZUKA is harder than in the normal myriostigmas and cracks easily if plants are overwatered.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Astrophytum myriostigma |
| Dormancy | October to april |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Magenta petals |
| Growth Habit | Funnelshaped |
| Mature Size | 8 in |
| Native Area | Japan |
| Resistance | 12 c |
| Sun Exposure | Sunny/midshade |
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Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka
Cultivation and Propagation: It is relatively easy to grow. It is sometime seen as a grafted plant but grows very well on its own roots too. Water sparingly from March till October and keep perfectly dry in winter at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade. (but it is hardy to -7°C for short periods). In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Be careful: The epidermis of ONZUKA is harder than in the normal myriostigmas and cracks easily if plants are overwatered.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Astrophytum myriostigma |
| Dormancy | October to april |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Magenta petals |
| Growth Habit | Funnelshaped |
| Mature Size | 8 in |
| Native Area | Japan |
| Resistance | 12 c |
| Sun Exposure | Sunny/midshade |