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How to grow and care for Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose

Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

18C° ~25C°

Every 14 days

Water

How to water Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose

How often should I water?

check Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

look a little pale, wrinkled or shriveled.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose need?

Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

20K~

20K

Start Light Meter

Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

18~25℃

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Astrophytum ornatum (DC.) Britton & Rose at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity