Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Aylostera

Species:

Aylostera steinmannii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

8 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures around 21-27°C with good light. Fresh seed has higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI