ASTROPHYTUM
Astrophytums are a small genus but extremely popular, and many hybrids have been created - particularly in the far east (Japan)
An Astrophytum asterias - about 2.5 inches across
Habitat - Mexico
Max. Size - 2 x 4
Flowers - yellow - 1.5
Min. temp -6 (10)
Care - SSS, W, -6 prone to rot
Astrophytum capricorne senilis. About 4 x 3 ins
Habitat - Mexico - Chihuahan Desert
Max. Size - 9 x 6
Flowers - yellow - 1.5
Min. temp -6 (10)
Care - S, WW, -6
Astrophytum capricorne - in bud on the left, and the same plant flowering a few weeks later. About 4 x 3 ins in size.
Habitat - Mexico
Max. Size - 9 x 6
Flowers - yellow - 2.5
Min. temp -6 (10)
Care - S, WW, -6
Astrophytum nias
Two different Astrophytum niveums
(hybrid - so no details)
Pseudonyms - Capricorne cultivar niveum
Astrophytum myriostigma - just coming into bud on the left (when it was bought at the Warrington Cactus Mart). It had flowered by the end of June (right)
Habitat - Mexico
Max. Size - 10 x 7
Flowers - yellow - 2.5
Min. temp -6 (10)
Care - SS, WW -6
Astrophytum onsuka (cultivar of myriostigma)