Astrophytum capricornevar.minusFrič
Astrophytum capricorne(A. Dietr . ) Britton & Rose
Goat ’s Horn
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Astrophytum capricornef.minus , Echinocactus capricornisf.minor , Echinocactus capricornisvar.minor
mob : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Astrophytum
Astrophytum capricornevar.minusis native toMexico . It is not accepted as a variety and is handle as a small - growing form ofAstrophytum capricorne .
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Astrophytum capricornevar.minusis a pocket-sized cactus with a solitary spherical radical with white-hot , lanate spots and bunch of long misrepresented or curved back along the ribs . The stem can grow up to 5 inch ( 12.5 centimetre ) marvellous and up to 3.2 inches ( 8 curium ) in diam . It is smaller and usually has few and little smirch thanAstrophytum capricornevar.capricorne .
The odorous - smelling blossom are yellow with a red or orangish throat , quantify up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in diam , and come out at the top of the stem in summertime , often covering the whole stem like an umbrella . The fruits are cherry-red , covered with flatten spines , and check numerous dark brown or black seeds .
USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° 100 ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Goat ’s Horn Cactus is a desert cactus . Therefore , it loves the sun and will grow well with direct sunshine . However , young specimen should be provided with indirect sunlight . Inadequate lightness could result in poor growth and unnatural shape .
Use alkaline , hydrated lime - basedsoilwith good drainage , as this species is guff - prostrate .
This cactus thrives in average elbow room temperatures between 60 and 75 ° F ( 16 and 24 ° coke ) from springtime until fall . Then , from former fall to late wintertime , give them a residuum at temperature between 45 and 50 ° F ( 7 and 10 ° C).Average indoor humidity is fine for Goat ’s Horn Cactus . Provide good air ventilation for hefty growth .
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During the active growth period , water this cactus moderately but allow the top 3/4 of the mix to dry out out exhaustively betweenwaterings . During the rest geological period , give only enough water to prevent the mixture from drying out .
Learn more atHow to Grow and handle for Astrophytum .
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