To grow a star cactus from seed, harvest seeds from an existing plant’s dried flowers.
To grow a star cactus from seed, harvest seeds from an existing plant’s dried flowers.
1. 1. Soak the star cactus seeds before planting. Soak the seeds for a few hours to give them a better chance at rooting.
1. 1. Soak the star cactus seeds before planting. Soak the seeds for a few hours to give them a better chance at rooting.
Plant star cactus seeds quickly. The seeds from the plant’s dried flowers are fragile and do not last long.
Plant star cactus seeds quickly. The seeds from the plant’s dried flowers are fragile and do not last long.
Enclose the grow pot with a plastic cover. This covering helps the plant retain moisture.
Enclose the grow pot with a plastic cover. This covering helps the plant retain moisture.
Slowly acclimate the seedlings to light. When the seedlings appear, slowly increase the amount of direct sunlight the seeds receive for several weeks. This will prevent the plant tissues from experiencing sun damage.
Slowly acclimate the seedlings to light. When the seedlings appear, slowly increase the amount of direct sunlight the seeds receive for several weeks. This will prevent the plant tissues from experiencing sun damage.
Repot star cactus at the start of the growing season. Astrophytums should be repotted around April to replenish the soil and give the plant room to fully develop.
Repot star cactus at the start of the growing season. Astrophytums should be repotted around April to replenish the soil and give the plant room to fully develop.
Water the seedlings sparingly. These plants are sensitive, so only water them when the soil has dried out.
Water the seedlings sparingly. These plants are sensitive, so only water them when the soil has dried out.