Astrophytum, Sanddollar, Sand Dollar Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, Star Peyote
Astrophytumasterias 'Hanazono'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum)
Species: asterias (ass-TEER-ee-as)
Cultivar: Hanazono

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting

Seed Collecting