Origin: Highlands of central and northern Mexico.
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-6°C) for short periods.
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer. Needs dry winter rest.
Blooming Habits: The glossy yellow, sweet scented flowers appear continuously during the summer. They are followed by a reddish fruit, 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm).
Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, stems can be over 3 feet long (1.2 m) by 8 inches in diameter (20 cm); 4 to 6 ribs (usually 5); no spines. The Astrophytum myriostigma grows much faster with fertilizer in spring and summer, and regular water throughout the summer. Keep dry as soon as the temperature starts dropping in October. Although it is one of the easier Astrophytum to grow, they tend to rot at that time of the year, if kept wet.
Its color tends to richer and darker when grown in light shade.

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