Astrophytum myriostigma’Onzuka '
Astrophytum’Onzuka '
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Astrophytum
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Astrophytum myriostigma’Onzuka ' is one of the most salient cultivars ofAstrophytum myriostigma . It was take in Hiroshima , Japan , around 1974 - 1977 and named for Mr. Tsutomu Onzuka , who reportedly raised this cultivar .
Astrophytum myriostigma’Onzuka ' is an attractive , sluggish - growingcactuswith a fleeceable , lonesome stalk heavy marked with blank spots . The stem is globular to short cylindric and unremarkably has five ribs , and the markings diverge from plant to plant .
The glossy yellow peak are funnel - shaped and appear from the areoles at the tip of the stem from spring to fall .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Astrophytums are not vigorous plant , requiring a lot of patience to attain their full electric potential . Keep regularlywateringandfeedingthem during the growing season and repot annually to give them space to prepare . They need a temperate , dry wintertime , and verify not tooverwaterthem to avoid rotting their roots . They will spring up marvelous flowers if given sufficient care once they get to maturity . Watch out for common cactuspestslike aphids and scale leaf , as well . These can often be take care of by a good eco - well-disposed pesticide or simply wiped away with a cloth .
Repot on a regular basis to aid them break . Astrophytumsshould be repotted at the beginning of the growing time of year for best results , take into account them to grow into the impressive specimens for which the genus is known . Due to their firm spike , protect your hands before repot . arise the plant life out all at once , and then replace it in a larger pot and backfill with soil . Do n’t overwater or overfeed newly repotted cacti , as disturbances can be tough on them .
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