Living Rock Cactus, Seven Stars Cactus - Ariocarpus retusus, Anhalonium elongatum

Latin name: Ariocarpus elongatus
Common name: Living Rock Cactus, Seven Stars Cactus
Plant group:
Cacti
Plant family:
Cactaceae
Synonym:

Ariocarpus retusus

Anhalonium elongatum

Climate:
Subtropical partial desert and desert climate
Minimal temperature: 5°C (41°F)
Optimal temperature: 28-32°C (82-89°F)
Recommended place:
sunny
Soil:
humus-loam-sandy
Height: 10 cm (3.9 in.)
Flower color:
whitish
yellowish
Repotting: every 48 months (4 years)
Rarity: yes
Pests:
Greenhouse orthezia (Orthezia insignis)
Root nematode (Heterodera spp.)
Privet mite (Brevipalpus obovatus)
Diseases:
Black Root Rot (Thielaviopsis basicola)
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