Gymnocalycium stellatum asterium Size:4" Pot with the common name ‘Chichituna’

with the common name ‘Chichituna’

Use the soak and dry method

A mixture of cactus potting mix and perlite

as the plant requires less water during these cooler months

Once it produces offsets or “pups

Gymnocalycium stellatum asterium Size:4" Pot with the common name ‘Chichituna’Flowers: Creamy white with a dull red throat. Watering: It is a summer growing species that needs regular water in summer, but do not overwater (rot prone), keep dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0C. Hardiness: Reputedly resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to 12C or less for short periods). Exposition: The plant tolerates extremely bright situations but enjoys filtered sunlight or afternoon