Frailea asteroides “obscura”

Botanical fact sheet

⚙ Automatic base data

General data for the genus Frailea – there is no separate data for the cultivar yet.

Taxonomy: Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Frailea1

Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (5)

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Frailea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
Wikidata – Q284124 · CC0
Wikimedia Commons – Frailea cataphracta 5.jpg · CC BY 4.0
Wikipedia (de) – Frailea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wikipedia (en) – Frailea · CC BY-SA 4.0

Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.

Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

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Real data

How members water it

Not enough logs yet: at least 3 plants with regular watering logs are needed (now: 0). Waterings logged in Care feed this – anonymised and aggregated.

Care guidelines

How it thrives

General data for the genus Frailea – no species-specific data yet

Waterlowgeneral genus data

Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature8 °Cgeneral genus data

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

No monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.

Frailea tip: Its flowers often stay closed yet still set fruit (self-pollinating) – seeds sow easily.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Frailea

Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →

At a glance

Frailea asteroides “obscura” – what to know

Frailea asteroides “obscura” belongs to the genus Frailea (Cactaceae); there is no species-specific data yet. General care guidelines for the genus Frailea (no species-specific data yet): light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 8 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

All Frailea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Frailea asteroides “obscura”?

According to the general guideline for the genus Frailea: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Frailea asteroides “obscura” need?

According to the general guideline for the genus Frailea: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Frailea asteroides “obscura” get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Frailea: Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Frailea asteroides “obscura” toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Frailea asteroides “obscura” flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Frailea: Typical flowering time: June, July, August.

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