Description
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Hakuun nudum is one of the most famous and appreciated Japanese cultivars, the name means “cloudy sky” and refers to the characteristic maculate (spotted) epidermis (with white cloud-like patches). The plant in this pages is the nude form with shining green epidermis, the common “HAKUUN” instead has the typically white dotted epidermis of Astrophytum myriostigma.
Origin and Habitat
Japan, Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
Cultivation and Propagation
Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant in cultivation it is relatively easy to grow. It is sometime seen as a grafted plant but grows very well on its own roots too. Use mineral well permeable substratum with little organic matter (peat, humus). Water sparingly from March till October and keep perfectly dry in winter at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade. (but it is Hardy to -7°C for short periods) In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!! Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Propagation: They can be propagated easily from seed or graft.
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