Astrophytum sp.

Star cactus stays small, looks great in a pot, tolerates cold and heat.
height 6–18in
width 2–4in
tolerates Drought, Heat, Wind
water
needs
Low
hardy
to
15F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
origin Mexico
sunset
zones
12–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP