Astrophytum Capricorne subs. Senile Cactus Plant - myBageecha

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Astrophytum Capricorne subs. Senile Cactus Plant

Name: Astrophytum Capricorne subs. Senile Cactus Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-CACT-ASTR-ACSS
Price: 859.0 INR
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SKU: MYBG-CACT-ASTR-ACSS

Pot size: 3"

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Astrophytum

Genus

Yellow

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer

Flowering Season

Low

Maintenance

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Twice A Week

Water Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Astrophytum senile is a variety of Astrophytum capricorne, differing in its larger stems, which generally lack hair-flecks, and so densely wrapped with soft spines that the body is hardly visible, and looks like a dry grass bundle.

Goat's Horn

Family

Cactaceae

Native

North America

Description

Astrophytum senile is a variety of Astrophytum capricorne, differing in its larger stems, which generally lack hair-flecks, and so densely wrapped with soft spines that the body is hardly visible, and looks like a dry grass bundle.

Stem is spherical to short cylindrical, up to 15 cm in diameter, epidermis dark green, almost naked or covered with with very few white hair-tufts.

Flowers are very showy, 6-10 cm in diameter, yellow (sometime orange or pink) with a red centre.

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

The easiest to keep alive - Cactus thrive on neglect! Coming from desert climates cactus love sun! However beware of the Indian afternoon sun! Keeping them in extreme heat, especially behind a glass which magnifies the heat can cause the cactus to burn. If you notice the cactus turning brown or yellow on the side facing the sun, try giving it a cooler place to thrive in!

For watering cacti, the golden rule is to make sure the soil is completely dry before watering! This will stop the roots from rotting. It is advised to always use a pot with a drainage hole so that excess water can get drained out. If kept in a sunny area, you will need to water it once every week. If it is in a semi shaded or filtered light area, you might need to water it once in 2 weeks.

Cacti like soil that is well aerated and fast draining. You can fertilise the cactus in the summer months when it is in its growing season. During the winters it is best to cut back on any fertiliser and let the plant rest.