Aylostera albiflora 10cm

Aylostera albiflora

Delightful miniature species of cactus

from South America, heads will grow about 1cm across and form dense clusters up to 15cm across in 4 to 6 years. Masses of 2cm white flowers appear in the spring period for many weeks, easily divided.

Position under protected partially shaded

positions outdoors; indoors only in sunny positions

otherwise they will become long and produce less

offsets. Flowering will only occur in good light.

Watering can be watered all year round and grow fastest in the warmer months, plants will survive without water for very long periods and remain compact when dry.

Feeding -25% of recommended dosage monthly in

growing period. The less fertiliser the better the

shape of the plant, fertilisers high in nitrogen can

produce larger plants with less colour.

Repotting can be left to overgrow their pots, or repotted in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting mix.