Astrophytum ornatum metztitlan

Astrophytum Ornatum Metztitlan goes by the common name ‘Star Cactus’. It is grayish-brown in color and is covered with white dots. The plant has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the family of Cactaceae. Astrophytum Ornatum Metztitlan offers a dormancy of winters and goes from about 30 cm up to 120 cm in height. Growth Rate The star cactus grows at a slow pace and needs a huge amount of water from time to time. Flowering Astrophytum Ornatum Metztitlan is known for its light lemon yellow-colored flowers that bloom in both the spring and the summer seasons. Watering and Feeding You need to make sure that your Star Cactus does not sit in water for too long. While less water is required in winters, make sure you water the plant at least once in the growing period. Its fertilizing season starts from April and goes on till the month of October. Soil Well-draining, sandy soil is the best since it allows water drainage. Avoid soil that retains moisture. Hardiness The plant grows best in