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Astrophytum myriostigma profile

Written by Maggie

Dec 03 2020

Astrophytum myriostigma profile

Astrophytum myriostigma is native to the central highlands of Mexico.Warm, dry and sunny environment is preferred. Lack of light will cause the white spots on the surface of the plant to decrease.It has certain cold resistance, drought resistance, slightly resistant to half overcast, also withstand strong light, afraid of waterlogging. 
Astrophytum myriostigma is a myriostigma which is suitable for home cultivation and appreciation. It is used to decorate windowsills, balconies, tables and tables, etc. In the night it can absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide, and can effectively improve the concentration of negative ions in the room, so that the air becomes clean and fresh.

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Astrophytum myriostigma

Morphological characteristics of Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma is a fleshy herb. The plants are solitary, spherical to long, and the surface is densely covered with tiny white hairs, which are star-dotted.The whole body is 3-8 fleshy ribs, straight ribs, triangular ridges, epidermis densely covered with white tufts.Spines are borne on rims, with short brown woolly hairs, without spines.According to the number of edges, it can be subdivided into three edges and four edges wong Wong jade, etc.But it takes 3 to 4 years to blossom.Grafting can accelerate the growth of small balls and early formation of large balls.Flowering period is spring and summer, peanuts at the top of the stem, orange color, funnel - shaped, like chrysanthemums. 

Habitat of Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma is native to the central highlands of Mexico.Warm, dry and sunny environment is preferred. Lack of light will cause the white spots on the surface of the plant to decrease.It has certain cold resistance, drought resistance, slightly resistant to half overcast, also withstand strong light, afraid of waterlogging.

Astrophytum myriostigma

Major value of Astrophytum myriostigma

Myriostigma is a myriostigma which is suitable for home cultivation and appreciation.It is used to decorate windowsill, balcony, table and table, etc.Because Astrophytum myriostigma looks like a rock, it can also be planted in the desert landscape. 

Ecology: Astrophytum myriostigma can absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide at night, which can effectively improve the concentration of negative ions in the room and make the air clean and fresh. 

Astrophytum myriostigma levels of protection

Astrophytum myriostigma was listed in the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora in the appendix Ⅱ.

Astrophytum myriostigma