Astrophytum ORNATUM Flowering Cactus.

The Astrophytum ornatum is the largest and easiest to grow and also the fastest of the Astrophytums. Spherical when young to columnar when mature, some specimen develop nice twists with age.

Ribs have characteristic cross bands of wooly scales.

A. ornatum is a shortly columnar cactus appearing star-shaped from above, with white cross bands of wooly scales. It appears to be a very variable species especially for the density and distribution of white scales. It is the largest and easiest to grow and also the fastest of the Astrophytums. It is also generally more heavily spined than other Astrophytums.

• Size of the plant: 3 inches, blooming size.
• well-rooted, healthy plant
• Contents: cactus-1, potting mix, plant tag-1, pot-1.
• FERTILIZER: Enrich the soil using a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorous.( bonemeal powder/BASACOTE FERTILIZER)
• FLOWERING SEASON: It produces Yellow flowers with a reddish base. This cactus blooms in late winter or early spring
• WATERING: Indoor plants will need even less water than an outdoor plant because they are exposed to less sunshine. Keep in mind that overwatering is basically the only way in which you can kill a cactus. So, allow the soil to completely dry out before watering this plant.