Frailea castanea
FRAILEA
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: brown or bronze stems, black spines
 
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Frailea castanea
FRAILEA
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus

Hardiness zones: 9b-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
0.05m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: brown or bronze stems, black spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: indoors, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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