Frailea castanea


Scientific Name: Frailea castanea Backeb. in Backeb. & F. M. Knuth
Synonym: Frailea asterioides
Family: Cactaceae
(Frailea castanea)

Origin: Uruguay, Brazil

Growth Habits: Solitary globose cactus, up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm)

Propagation: Seeds, often grafted

(Frailea castanea)
Frailea castanea, picture by Gordon Smith


Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers barely opening, in the afternoon in summer.


 

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