- Botanical name: Astrophytum ornatum
- Common name: Cactus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Houseplant, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
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.
How to grow Astrophytum ornatum
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Plant size
1.2m height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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