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0Frailea castanea Backeb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Frailea1
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Uruguay, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
19 synonyms
- Astrophytum asterioides (Werderm.) Halda & Malina
- Astrophytum castaneum (Backeb.) Halda & Malina
- Astrophytum perumbilicatum (F.Ritter) Halda & Malina
- Echinocactus asterioides (Werderm.) Werderm.
- Echinocactus asteroides (Werderm.) Werderm.
- Frailea asterioides Werderm.
- Frailea asterioides backebergii F.Ritter
- Frailea asterioides harmoniana F.Ritter
- Frailea asteroides Werderm.
- Frailea asteroides backebergii F.Ritter
- Frailea asteroides harmoniana F.Ritter
- Frailea castanea albiseta Prestlé
- Frailea castanea auricantha Prestlé
- Frailea castanea ferruginea Prestlé
- Frailea castanea castanea Backeb.
- Frailea castanea harmoniana (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Frailea castanea perumbilicata (F.Ritter) Prestlé
- Frailea perumbilicata F.Ritter
- Frailea perumbilicata spinosior F.Ritter
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Frailea castanea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1440497 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Frailea asteroides aka castanea.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Frailea castanea · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Frailea castanea · 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
Lightbright indirect
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.
Frailea tip: Its flowers often stay closed yet still set fruit (self-pollinating) – seeds sow easily.
Frailea castanea – what to know
Frailea castanea – family: Cactaceae, genus: Frailea. Native range: Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Uruguay, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 8 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Frailea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Frailea castanea?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Frailea castanea need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Frailea castanea get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Frailea castanea toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Frailea castanea flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Frailea: Typical flowering time: 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
Frailea
Data sources: GBIF.org – Frailea castanea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1440497 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Frailea asteroides aka castanea.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Frailea castanea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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