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Astrophytum asterias cv. HAKUUN
Very rare and beautiful cultivar with characteristic cloud-like
white patches on the plant's body.
The density of white patches is indeed very variable.
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Description: This cultivar
varies from the typical A. asterias
only for the
white flecks that condense, forming characteristic cloud-like patches.
Stem: Dimension 3-7cm tall, 5-10 cm in diameter.
Ribs: Usually 8.
Flowers: Like those of A. asterias, yellow with a red throat.
Blooming season: Spring to summer.
Remarks: This is one of
the most famous and appreciated Japanese cultivars, the name means
"cloudy sky" and refers to the characteristic maculated epidermis. |
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family) Astrophytum asterias cv.
HAKUUN
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Origin: Japan,
Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
Cultivation:
Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant in cultivation, it is
relatively easy to grow. It is sometime seen as a grafted plant, but
grows very well on its own roots too. Use mineral,
well permeable substratum with little organic matter (peat, humus).
Water sparingly from March
until October, and keep
perfectly dry in winter, at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade.
(but it is Hardy to -7°C for short periods).
In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Propagation: Almost exclusively by seed. Plants are sometimes
grafted onto column-shaped cacti.
Photo of conspecific
taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Astrophytum asterias:
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