Astrophytum
Genus
White
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Low
Maintenance
Once a Week
Water Requirement
Yes
With Pots
Small
Size
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Astrophytum Myriostigma var. nudum
Family
Cactaceae
Native
North America
Description
Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum is very similar to Astrophytum myriostigma, it only deviate from the well-known typical form for lacking or mostly lacking white flecks. The stem is spherical to shortly columnar with age, up to 3.3 feet tall and up to 4 inches in diameter. The number of ribs vary from 3 to 8 (usually 5). Flowers are up to 2 inches long, pale-yellow and bloom in spring or early summer. It take up to 6 years to bloom.
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
