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Astrophytum asterias
| Scientific Name: | Astrophytum asterias |
| Synonyms: | Echinocactus asterias |
| Common Name: | Sea Urchin Cactus |
| Other Names: | Sand Dollar Silver Dollar Star Cactus |
| Etymology: | Astrophytum: astron (star); phyton (plant) [Greek] Echinocactus: echinos (hedgehog); kaktos (thistle) [Greek] Asterias: asterias (Star-like) [Greek] |
| Origin: | Mexico USA (TX) |
| Light: | Bright light to Light shade. |
| Soil: | Typical mix: 1 part potting soil to 1 part coarse sand. |
| Water: | Typical: Drench soil and let dry from Spring through Fall. Water sparingly during Winter dormancy period. |
| Min Temperature: | 20F. |
| Blooms: | Yellow w. Red Throat |
| Comments: | This astrophytum requires less water than other species, doesn't tolerate humidity, and prefers to be planted in a deep pot. SRA |
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