Astrophytum Myriostigma Cactus (4 Ribbed)- Bare Rooted

One Astrophytum Myriostigma Cactus (4 Ribbed) live plant, bare rooted (diameter-1 inch) will be sent. This cactus does not have spines, hence this cactus is safe for children as well.

 During winter, this plant may be in dormancy. After winter during spring or summer season, a matured cactus plant may bloom its beautiful flowers. This is almost maintenance free plant. Even if you do not water it for two weeks, it can survive. For 2-3 days in a week, you can keep indoor also. But try to keep this with diffused (indirect) sunlight for its better growth.

This cactus can be adorned with decorative stones/pebbles or stone chips on the upper surface of potted soil (as per the individual choice of plant lovers). Most of the plant lovers like to keep this rare variety of cactus in their collection. Diameter of this cactus can be 3-5 cm. Some images with measurement scale and Rs.10 coin have been shown.

Watering & Sunlight: Like any other cactus, this also does not need frequent watering. However, this plant can survive without water for a longer time. The plant loves to grow with indirect sunlight. Watering of plant should be only after drying of upper surface of soil. During winter, plant must not be over-watered, otherwise plant roots may rot. Reduce the frequency of watering in winter. During Monsoon season, must give spray of Fungicide mixed water on monthly basis.

Soil : To make the ideal potting mix, 50 % drainage media (coarse river sand/ crushed Leca/ - use any of them) in potting mix should be available.  All these items help in aeration also. We should also add 10 % wood charcoal, 20% vermi -compost, 5% Neem Cake and 15% cocopeat / coconut husk chips. We should prepare the potting mix in such way so that water should reach bottom of pot within 15-20 seconds. This is the basic quality of fast draining soil.

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