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Astrophytumasterias f. multicephalus

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Astrophytum asterias f. multicephalus by cactus_lover
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting

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(Zone 10b) | August 2007 | positive

Beautiful multi heads which represent the form multicephalus.

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