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Astrophytum capricorne

Astrophytum capricorne

R260.00

Curly, papery spines wrap this white-flecked ribbed cactus.

  • Supplied asEstablished in pot
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Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: GaleoC, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Astrophytum capricorne is known for long, twisting, paper-like spines that curl around the plant, and yellow flowers with red throats.

CITES Appendix II species.

Plant details

Botanical nameAstrophytum capricorne
Supplied asEstablished in pot
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Full sun to very bright light; acclimatise gradually.

Watering

Water when the mix has dried out completely in spring and summer; keep dry in winter.

Temperature

Keep dry and protect from frost in winter.

Growth cycle & dormancy

Grows in the warm months. A cool, dry winter rest encourages flowering.

Substrate

Very free-draining mineral cactus mix.

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Additional information

Species

Astrophytum capricorne

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