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Astrophytum, Sanddollar, Seaurchin, Silver Dollar Cactus, Texas Star Cactus 'Super Kabuto'

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astrophytum (ass-troh-FY-tum)
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Species
asterias (ass-TEER-ee-as)
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Synonym
Astrophytum asterias f. superkabuto
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona(2 reports)

Castro Valley, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

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Tucson, AZ | June 2004 | positive

The Super Kabuto is a cultivar of the sand dollar cactus originating in Japan. This cultivar has a greater abundance of the white flecki...Read More

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