How do you get bare root astroph which are cut to nubs, to quickly and healthily root? Is it best to plant in soil
Astrophytum ornatum - Star Cactus [bare root]
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Open Jan 17, 2023 - 02:55 PM
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Jan 17, 2023 - 02:55 PM
Planting in soil is the best way to develop the roots of a cactus. Simply plant the roots in a mineral based soil, wait a few days for the cactus to adjust to its new soil, then water. As long as the soil is well draining and it's getting plenty of light, it should have no trouble growing roots.
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Astrophytum ornatum - Star Cactus [bare root]
Star Cactus (also known as Monk's Hood or Bishop's Cap) (Astrophytum ornatum) (Britton & Rose): A columnar cactus with deep ribs (usually 8) that spiral around the stem. This species is speckled with lots of tiny white dots and has long, golden spines lining each rib. In the wild th...
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