They look like stars that had fallen from the desert and taken root. The star cacti, Astrophytum, comprise 6 species native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas, inhabitants of dry, sunny, and stony deserts and scrublands. From those few species, a universe of hundreds of forms, hybrids, and cultivars has been built, each with a distinct geometry. They are cacti of warm climates: depending on the species, they are located approximately between USDA zones 9a and 11b. They love the sun, heat, and perfectly drained soil.
They look like stars that had fallen from the desert and taken root. The star cacti, Astrophytum, comprise 6 species native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas, inhabitants of dry, sunny, and stony deserts and scrublands. From those few species, a universe of hundreds of forms, hybrids, and cultivars has been built, each with a distinct geometry. They are cacti of warm climates: depending on the species, they are located approximately between USDA zones 9a and 11b. They love the sun, heat, and perfectly drained soil.
