Astrophytum Cultivars

[@CactusCaffeine]

I love your Astrophytum collection. Makes me want to increase mine as well. 😊🌵☕️

[@Sandhillgarden]

Thanks, and same!! it’s always a balance between getting more or going broke lol

[@ferhatdeviren2090]

PERFECT

[@toffeestrange7706]

Such a beautiful collection!

[@MammilariaElongataByVâniaLuz]

Cactos maravilhosos 💚💚

[@Sandhillgarden]

@@MammilariaElongataByVâniaLuz Muchas gracias.

[@lealee13569]

Such a great video! I love and collect only astrophytum so it’s nice to see others collection. I started growing my own astrophytum from seeds. Have any tips?

[@Sandhillgarden]

@@lealee13569 I’m planning on doing a video on how I start and graft seedlings. My best tip I can give you on seedlings is don’t be afraid to graft specially the special ones

[@bmarchi1]

Thank you I have enjoyed this very much.

[@Sandhillgarden]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you have any suggestions for future videos please let me know

[@PlantFun1]

@@Sandhillgarden Hey I noticed you graft seedlings to Selenicereus. I do that too but don't see many others using it as a stock. Wouldn't mind seeing how you like to do them and even what the mother plant looks like. I like them as a stock - they seem slow and steady compared to Pereskiopsis and I've had problems with thrips on Pereskiopsis but not really with the Selenicereus. Do you notice much difference in performance of the scion based on the length and girth of the stock? Do you chamfer the edges of the stock or no for them?

[@Sandhillgarden]

Honestly it’s my first year trying it and everything I know about it is only by trying and killing hundred’s of seedlings. So I don’t chamfer and only straight cut at the very tip. I use seedlings that are about 2 months or less and just place them very carefully on the tip without anything holding them. I live in Florida so humidity is always a problem. Pereskiopsis on the other hand grows like a weeds but I want to throw them across the room half the time because of the glochids😂 Definitely a good idea for a future video!

[@PlantFun1]

Hey I saw your comment on DLLM Cactus and recognized your page. Clicked through and saw this new vid and that I wasn't subscribed yet. I like your videos! How long have you been at the cactus collection? I have a few adult astros but trying to make myself earn the rest of my collection from seed starting and grafting 😅It's a bit slow but at least it's winter now so I won't even be tempted to order plants 😂Also saves space since only the cacti that are good to zone 7 can stay outside here. Good vibes and have a great day :)

[@Sandhillgarden]

I’ve been collecting my whole life but decided to mainly focus on Astrophytum around 5 years ago. I would really recommend growing from seed and grafting. Even though it’s a painful journey sometimes. I think this year alone that I finally made the push to graft more, I have doubled my collection and seed production.

[@PlantFun1]

@@Sandhillgarden I would love to see your seedlings 👀I lied in my last comment and ordered a bunch of astros since. Good to see you getting views and subscribers!

[@joanb.]

Hi, what makes super kabuto hard to grow? Is it different than other cacti in its care needs?

[@Sandhillgarden]

Super slow growing and the roots are more sensitive to overwatering. My best advice Is only water when the plant needs it. Don’t water based on a schedule. Feel your plants give them a light squeeze and if they feel soft instead of hard. Then it’s time to water remember these guys live in extreme drought where they might only get water once or twice a year.

[@rohansmith2571]

Nope, I cross Onzuka with myriostigma. Onzuka x onzuka produeced onzuka, myriostigma and myrrh quad. It is said to be a cross with myrrh var tulense which is where the slight pin tinge in the flower and taller form comes from. Onzuka never get red centered flowers which is also an indicator.

[@Sandhillgarden]

I’m planning on trying out my theory whenever my coahuilense get up to size and I’ll document it. Who knows for sure neither of us were there when they were first made . They started with pure plants from the wild. We are working with hybrids that have been in cultivation for years.

[@rohansmith2571]

@@Sandhillgarden yeah but crossing onzuka with onzuka gives myriostigma / onzuka seedlings, never coahuilense. The throwbacks tell you the genetics.