Astrophytum asterias cv. Hanazono

Astrophytum asterias cv. Hanazono - Old

This Japanese cultivar is so rare and highly sought!
We've never even seen one in real life. What a treat!
A few scars give it so much character.

You will receive this exact, very rare, old, big specimen!
Measures over 4" wide x 4" tall.
Own roots as shown.
Will be shipped bare root. 

LIGHT - Full sun but careful not to burn

WATER - Weekly in summer.  Let dry completely between waterings which will be about every 10 days. Don't let sit in water. Water less in winter.

SOIL – Loose, well drained soil - best is mixture of clay, loam & sand

COLD TOLERANCE – Zones 9a – 11b.

DORMANCY - Winter

SIZE - Very slow growing

FLOWERS - Sometimes gives yellow flowers up to 3” in diameter in spring 

PROPAGATION – Seed

TOXICITY - Toxic if ingested by humans or animals.