Ariocarpus

Tubercles with a finely warty surface with creme to yellowish wool in the groove and in the center of the rosette. Very beautiful and characteristic.

Ariocarpus agavoides is one of best species but very slow growing. The plants on sale are 5-6 years old seedlings.

Most plants develop pointed tubercles with characteristic transverse streaks. Flowers white to pink. 5 years old seedlings.

Smaller than the type, with small smooth, beak-shaped tubercles and pale mauve flowers, often with a high percentage of white in the outer petals.