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Astrophytum ornatum
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CactusCactus or succulent, House plant, EvergreenFamily: Cactaceae
- Height: 1.2mSpread: 40cm
- Tender
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Astrophytum ornatum is native to the canyons and limestone cliffs of Mexico. Star-shaped, it has dark green flesh and woolly scales. It's one of the largest and easiest and fast-growing cacti to grow. In maturity it can reach a height of 120cm.
Grow Astrophytum ornatum in well-drained or cactus compost in a container, in full sun. Suitable for greenhouse, conservatory or indoor cultivation, it may be placed outside on a sunny patio in summer, but brought indoors again in autumn. Water during the growing season but allow the compost to drain between waterings. Avoid watering altogether between September and March.
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Astrophytum ‘Ornatum’ and wildlife
Astrophytum ‘Ornatum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Astrophytum ‘Ornatum’ poisonous?
Astrophytum ‘Ornatum’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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