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Mysterious Frailea
The genus contains about 60 species and numerous subspecies. The geographical distribution of the genus is localized in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The habitats are, prairies, rocks, in mosses and other plants still under shelter from direct sunlight.



CULTIVATION: Fraileas are plants usually easy to grow. A porous soil and a good drainage, a good light, but no direct sunlight. Watering well thought out during the growing season. A total drought in winter accompanied by a temperature of + / - 5 ° ....... Only the species Asterias shows a sensitivity to residual moisture, moderate watering during periods of growth for this species ... .