Very low
1 of 9 (11%)
Astrophytum
Genus · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Astrophytum is
Astrophytum is a plant genus, commonly called Astrophytum capricornis, a cactus, and with a upright growth habit. Its native range is Desert regions of Mexico. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of partial sun, very low watering frequency, warm temperature range, and low humidity. Drill into a specific species in the Astrophytum genus below, or browse who's growing it.
- Rank
- Genus
- Genus
- Astrophytum
- Common name
- Astrophytum capricornis
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Native range
- Desert regions of Mexico
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Very low
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Low
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 9 public items across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
1 of 9 (11%)
Warm
1 of 9 (11%)
Low
1 of 9 (11%)
Species
Species in the Astrophytum genus
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Collectors
People growing Astrophytum
Click a collector to see their full collection. Sorted by how many of this plant they own.
Just added
Recent Astrophytum
The latest public additions across the platform.
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Astrophytum Capricorne
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Astrophytum asterias
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Astrophytum myriostigma
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Astrophytum Ornatum
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Astrophytum Asterias
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Astrophytum Myriostigma
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Questions
Frequently asked about Astrophytum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Astrophytum?
Astrophytum is a plant genus. Commonly known as Astrophytum capricornis, a cactus, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Desert regions of Mexico.
How do you care for Astrophytum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Astrophytum is Partial sun light, very low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Astrophytum?
Astrophytum is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Can I track my own Astrophytum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Astrophytum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Astrophytum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.