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coralred Tropical (
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Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 2:07
| Anyone kept Astrophytum asterias. I find them to be one of the most beautiful cactus around.
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Beautiful plant you got there. I love the fuzzy flecks its got
I have one, but the bottom is a bit squished in. I dont know why... i checked the roots and everything, and they are nice.
I prefer its relative Astrophytum capricorne. I love the spines, and the large flowers on it. |
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| I just got it about two months ago, hope it will grow well at my place. This one has large flower too that is if I can get it to bloom. |
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| My Astrophytum asterias is putting out a flower bud. 
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| What a neat looking cactus. What color does it flower? |
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| Just got it in July and this is the first time it's going to bloom. I guess the colour will be yellow. I hope in bloom on a weekend else I have no chance to see it. |
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| Nice cactus. One could take it to work and put it on your desk,... if you work at a desk. |
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| Mine bloomed in September just for a couple of days. Big flowers indeed! This is astrophytum asteria cv. superkabuto. |
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| Hi robinpla, does the flower close at night and re-open the next day? |
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| I belive it closed at night. |
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| May I know if the cactus is self-fertile or does it need another plant to pollinate? |
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| You need male and female to pollinate astrophytums. |
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| Wasn't around when the flower opened in the afternoon but managed to take a picture just now at about 8pm. 
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| Beautiful! It might open up more day two and three. Now you need a few more astros to get pollination :) |
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| Beautiful!!! These are on my "wish list" come spring. :-) JoJo |
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| Unfortunately I only have one of this. There are no nurseries selling this over here. I got this when I was on a vacation to Bangkok. |
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| Those are beauties...and the only cactus I ever rotted! Maybe I should try again soon. Tom |
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| A few more pictures of the bloom. 
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| The bloom only last two days. |
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