Astrophytum caput-medusae

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Common Name:

Medusa Cactus

Origin:

Mexico

Description:

Digitostigma caput-medusae

Rare, endangered. Short round stem with supersized horn-like spotted green tubercles. Yellow flowers. Grows in shaded spots among scrub plants. Fast grower. Growth season is March thru August. Can lose tubercles if too dry in summer.

Characteristics:

Temperature: Hardy to 32F

Part Sun

Ultra Soil Blend

Low Water

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