Astrophytum ornatum - Star Cactus
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Star Cactus Cactus (also known as Monk's Hood or Bishop's Cap) (Astrophytum ornatum) (Britton & Rose): A columnar cactus with deep ribs (usually 8) that spiral around the stem. This species is speckled with lots of tiny white dots and has long, golden spines lining each rib. In the wild they grow over 6.0" tall, but they will stay smaller in an indoor pot on a sunny sill. They produce few offsets but can bloom with pale, yellow flowers atop the stem. This plant is fully rooted in a 2.5" round, plastic pot.
This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Product Size
2.5" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
White
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
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Yes it is! Another frequently used cultivar name is Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact'. Though there's lots of debate surrounding the most correct cultivar name, we choose to go with baby jade.
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Yes. We consider those two cultivars to be synonymous.
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We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
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You can, but you may want to wait until the plant gets a little bigger before you start cutting on it. The plant itself won't be harmed, but the cuttings you take from it will be small and less likely to survive. Once it gets bigger, just take a cutting using our guide at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
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That depends on what type of plant you're trying to turn into a bonsai tree. Jade plants, like this one, are very easy to take care of.
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You can! When you're checking out, type in the "Order Comments" section the date you'd like to receive your order by.
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Yes! This plant does very well in pots with drainage holes.
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It is normal for Crassula ovata to develop woody stems, and they are very slow growing. However, it is possible that it's not getting enough light.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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