Cactus Frailea castanea asterioides var. backebergii 10 PCS fresh Seeds

Frailea castanea asterioides var. Backebergii, or Chestnut Asterioides Cactus.

Description:
A miniature, slow-growing cactus from South America, up to 2-4 cm tall.
The stem is spherical, flattened at the top, often brownish-green, purple-brown, or dark green, up to 3-4 cm in diameter.
The spines are reddish-brown to black, soft, and pressed against the stem.
The flowers are large, bright yellow, up to 5 cm in diameter. Blooms in summer.

Use:
For succulent gardens and rock gardens (alpine gardens).

Growing from seeds:
Sowing succulents can be done year-round, but seedlings will need additional light (up to 10-12 hours) in the fall and winter.
Soil: should be light and sterilized. Add to prepared soil for For cacti and succulents, add about half the sand, sifted to remove dust. If using outdoor sand, be sure to heat it to disinfect it.
Containers: low and wide with holes in the bottom.
Sowing: To ensure the seeds swell, thoroughly soak the soil at the beginning. A temperature range of +15°C at night and +25°C to +28°C during the day is recommended.
Add a drainage layer and a layer of soil to the container, moisten with a spray bottle, and let it soak for an hour. For even sowing, carefully space the seeds with a toothpick at the desired distance. Then, press them lightly into the soil with your finger, but do not bury them too deep. If the seeds are larger, you can sprinkle them lightly with sand. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm (+26°C), well-lit, draft-free area. Open the container daily for ventilation (1-2 times a day for 15-20 minutes) and monitor the soil moisture. As soon as the first shoots appear, increase the ventilation time until the film is no longer needed. Seedlings that have reached 3-5 cm in height can be transplanted into individual pots.