Astrophytum ornatum |
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus Hardiness zones: 9b-12 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: orchid compost, acidic to alkaline Tolerances: high wind, light frost |
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Flowers: yellow Flowering Time: early summer to late summer Bark & Stems: spines | ||||||||
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