Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Astrophytum
This genus of globular cacti grows in the south western United States and mostly in Mexico. Even thought they are globular a few varieties will grow into a column form several feet high when they are very old. Some varieties are spineless and they often have attractive felt where the spines would be and white speckled patterns on their skin called flocking. Flocking are little white velvety flecks and come in so many patterns that each individual plant will be very unique. Their bright yellow flowers are fairly large, and sometimes the yellow will come with a bright orange or red center. They need a window location with some direct sun and itХs important to withhold water through the cool season when they are resting.
