Astrophytum 'Kraussii'

Astrophytumcapricorne subsp. senilis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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El Cajon, CA | September 2008 | neutral

This resembles an A. senilis with white spines and a yellow flower but without the typical red throat. It comes true from seeds.
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