Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Astrophytum

Species:

Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. quadricostatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Light enhances germination. Fresh seed has highest viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI