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0Astrophytum asterias (Zucc.) Lem.
- Common name
- Star cactus4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Astrophytum1
- Native distribution
- North America, USA (Texas: Starr Co.); Mexico (Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon), Mexico Northeast, Texas, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
10 synonyms
- Astrophytum asterias magnipunctatum Fric
- Astrophytum asterias multipunctatum Fric
- Astrophytum asterias nudicarpa Fric
- Astrophytum asterias nudum Y.Itô
- Astrophytum asterias pubescente Y.Itô
- Astrophytum asterias roseiflorum Fric
- Astrophytum asterias seminudum Fric
- Astrophytum asterias striatipetalum Y.Okumura & Y.Itô
- Echinocactus asterias Siebold & Zucc.
- Echinocactus asterias nudus H.Moeller
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Astrophytum asterias · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q132514 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Astrophytum asterias11.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Astrophytum asterias · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Astrophytum asterias · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Astrophytum asterias · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature8 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Astrophytum tip: Very prone to rot: use a mineral mix and water only during warm, sunny spells.
Star cactus – what to know
Star cactus (Astrophytum asterias) – family: Cactaceae, genus: Astrophytum. Native range: North America, USA (Texas: Starr Co.); Mexico (Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon), Mexico Northeast, Texas, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 8 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Astrophytum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Star cactus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Star cactus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Star cactus get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Star cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Star cactus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Astrophytum: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Astrophytum
Data sources: GBIF.org – Astrophytum asterias (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q132514 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Astrophytum asterias11.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Astrophytum asterias (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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