About
Astrophytum asterias 'Superkabuto' is a slow-growing, solitary cactus characterized by its barrel-like shape and absence of spines, typically reaching a height of approximately 16 cm. The stem is green and adorned with white speckles and tufts of hair. In summer, it produces sizable yellow blooms featuring orange centers.
About the genus
Astrophytum consists of small, perennial cacti characterized by their ribbed, rounded or elongated stems. These plants feature areoles that may be covered in wool and occasionally have short spines. In the summer, they produce large, solitary flowers shaped like funnels, which are followed by berries that can be red or green.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to root rots