Astrophytum

The main particularity of this cultivar are the tip of the rib that are seated within the plants body, while the suture line between the ribs is turned outward. This unusual feature give this plant it unique starry-looking.

The woolly areoles on the ribs have a felty line between them so it seems like the areoles are connected with each other. Epidermis green.

3 variety in one! Rare plant that combines the irregular ribs of FUKURYU with the felt lines of HAKU-JO on the edge of the ribs and the nude body of RURY. As the plants get older they become more and more beautiful.

Special form with only 5 ribs. Selected specimens. Each one different.

Hybrid Astrophytum caput-medusae feature larger yellow and green tubercles that take on a lovely orange hue in winter, exhibiting vigorous and sturdy growth. Grafted specimens, truly stunning.

Astrophytum myriostigma "tricostatum nudum" is a strikingly pretty cultivar with only three ribs lacking the white flecks that cover the epidermis of the standard myriostigma, giving it a green, gray-green or mauve-green color overall depending on clones.

Diameter 4-5 cm, seed grown about 5 years old (own roots never grafted).

Beautiful plant with a fresh green body and very long flexible golden spines.

AS-CAP hybrids – Cross between A. asterias (mother) × A. capricorne (pollen donor). Large flowers with pearl-yellow petals and fiery red throat, ribs more pronounced than pure asterias but with short spines. A balanced blend of both species’ best traits.

The Astrophytum ornatum is the largest and easiest to grow and also the fastest of the Astrophytums. Spherical when young to columnar when mature, some specimen develop nice twists with age. Ribs have characteristic cross bands of wooly scales.

Glossy green stem without dots accentuates white areoles. Blooms range from pearl-yellow to soft pink, all with crimson centers. A visual delight for succulent enthusiasts.

The Astrophytum capricorne v. niveum, named "niveum" (snow) for its white stem, has bright flecks that intensify in the sun. It blooms profusely in summer with yellow flowers and a red throat, offering a striking contrast.

CAP-AS hybrids – Blend of A. asterias and A. capricorne: slightly raised ribs and large creamy-yellow flowers with pearly sheen and red throats. Variable traits, strikingly beautiful.

A. myriostigma quadricostatum was first described in 1841 by M. Mittler who wrote "The body of the plant is of elongated round form and has four ribs". This form deviates from the well-known typical form for having four ribs instead of five.

Almost white body, nice large yellow flower.

Astrophytum coahuilense with five ribs, has a surprising similarity to Astrophytum myriostigma. However, it is different in all characteristics regarding flower, fruit and seed. Flowers are yellow with a red center (like those of Astrophytum capricorne).

Astrophytum capricorn v. Crassispinoides is a form of A. capricorne v. minor flowering with a pure yellow flower. The spines are creamy white, yellowish or tan, thin, soft and curled. It is really beautiful and unmistakable even without flowers.

"Onzuka Ranpo-gyoku". ONZUKA has fabulous markings that varies considerably from plant to plant, and also plants change their appearance in age and they are full of surprises as they grows. The “quadricostatum” form has 4 ribs instead of 5.

Five ribs and a striking resemblance to A. myriostigma. Different in terms of flower, fruit and seed which resemble the Astrophytum capricorne. Stems covered with tiny fluffy, wool-like flecking for a velvety appearance.

Hybrid A. asterias 'Superkabuto' x A. capricorne. This hybrid inherited large white spots from “Superkabuto”.The ribs are also noticeably raised, clearly indicating kinship with A. capricorne. The flower are also very beautiful.

"Fukuryu Rampowgyoku". FUKURYU is a Japanese word that would mean presence of additional ribs. It forms small extra ribs, usually these additional ribs have not areoles and develops on the lateral side sandwiched between two contiguous true ribs.

The woolly areoles on the ribs have a felty line between them so it seems like the areoles are connected with each other.

Variegated plants have sectors, patches or stripes with two or more colours. Plants with variegated body are highly prized. Each specimen different and particular.

Astrophytum asterias is small, round, spineless and squat cactus. The disc-shaped body is divided into 8 ribs, greenish-brown and may appear speckled from its covering of white scales. The flowers of this cactus are yellow with red red bases.

Astrophytum myriostigma var. subnudum (partially naked form) is similar to A. myriostigma nudum, but deviates from it for having only a few white spots. The spots often form nice patterned designes on the dark green body.

Astrophytum asterias cv. Ooibo is similar to the standard A.asterias, but it has very large characteristic and woolly areoles. So it is easily distinguishable from the common asterias that has relatively small scarcely woolly greys-white areoles.

Astrophytum senile is a variety of A. capricorne that has beautiful yellow flowers with a red center and long flexible spines so densely wrapped that the body is barely visible and looks like a bundle of dry grass.

Hybrids from controlled pollination of ♀A. asterias "Superkabuto" × ♂A. coahuilense. Typically show 8 sharper ribs than Superkabuto (clearly expressing coahuilense traits), with stems covered in large white wool-like flecking. Stunning intermediate forms.

(Type B - HEKIRAN FUKURYU + RURI KABUTO) The Japanese term FUKURYU indicates the presence of small lateral rib-like protrusions, lacking areoles, that develop between two main ribs. Meanwhile, RURI refers to smooth-bodied individuals without dots.

This particular cultivar differs from the typical A. asterias due to the starry rather than rounded stem and the large felted areoles. The skin is dull green and smooth.

Often pure yellow flowers.

The Japanese HAKU-JO cultivar features fuzzy areoles along its ribs, forming a double felt line that makes it appear as though the areoles are linked together.

Rare Japanese cultivar with smooth, spotless green epidermis without white flecks. The vibrant yellow-orange new spring growth offers a dramatic color pop against the plant's green base.

Rare variety that combines the irregular ribs of FUKURYU with the felt lines of HAKU-JO on the edge of the ribs. As the plants get older they become more and more beautiful.

(HEKIRAN FUKURYU Type B + RURI KABUTO) Distinguished by unique supplemental rib structures and naked body without dots. "multicostatum" = 6-7 (or more) ribs.

Plants obtained by controlled pollination of Astrophytum myriostigma x Astrophytum ornatum. Ribs are sharp usually 5 (like in A. myriostigma) spineless or with variable spines. This hybrid are strong growing. The flower are also very beautiful.

A magnificent variety with long, flat, and contorted spines, showcasing a unique color ranging from ivory-white to pale beige.

Seed grown, not grafted! From original Japanese mother plants.

(HEKIRAN FUKURYU Type B + RURI KABUTO) Distinguished by unique supplemental rib structures and naked body without dots. The variegated specimens display spectacular color splashes.

Plants obtained by controlled pollination of ♂Astrophytum senilis aureum x ♀Astrophytum asterias. Ribs sharp, spiny with yellow woolly areoles. As the plant ages the areoles become more and more large, woolly and colourful.

Hybrid A. capricorne x A. asterias 'Superkabuto'. This hybrid inherited large white spots from “Superkabuto”.The ribs are also noticeably raised, clearly indicating kinship with A. capricorne. The flower are also very beautiful.

Selected form with very elongated tubercles. Graceful and distinctive. Grown from seed, quite variable. Japanese cultivar still quite rare in collection, seldom offered for sale.

This plant is an example of a cross between two of the most popular Astrophytum cultivars (Astrophytum asterias "SUPERKABUTO" x Astrophytum myriostigma "ONZUKA"); the resulting interspecific F1 hybrid shows intermediate characteristics from both parents.

A remarkable hybrid of Astrophytum caput-medusae and A. myriostigma, featuring shorter and chunkier tubercles than A. caput-medusae. Exceptionally rare, with extremely limited availability. Grafted specimen.

Thin, elongated tubercles, mottled with yellow and green, which take on a lovely pinkish-red hue in winter. Grafted plants, very beautiful.

Beautiful Japanese cultivar with characteristic cloud-like white patches on the plant's body. Rare.

Extraordinary clone completely covered in white fur. Very few specimens available. Rare.

Extraordinary hybrids result of complex crossbreeding between diverse Astrophytum (e.g., asterias, capricorne, myriostigma) and mutant forms like Superkabuto, Onzuka, or Fukuryu. Each specimen showcasing unpredictable combinations of patterns and shapes.

Variegated seedlings with green body streaked with yellow or orange. Each plant is different and unique.

Japanese cultivar with raised conical tubercles resembling a tortoise shell (hence the name "Kitsu-kow"). This special clone frequently features bright pink new growth, adding an extra layer of visual appeal. CLONE 1, GRAFTED:

Type A: This is the most common form with small, partially developed extra ribs. Typically, these small additional ribs do not reach the apex of the plant, lack areoles, and develop on the lateral side, situated between two adjacent true ribs.

Plant with sharp green/bluish ribs sometimes tinged with purple without white flakes. Spines golden yellow or amber, long and pointing in all directions, often so densely nest wrapped that the body is barely visible and looks like a bundle of dry grass.

This is the "naked" form (with a green body lacking white spots) of the Japanese variety HAKU-JO, distinguished by areoles that create a felt-like line along the ribs, making it seems as though the areoles are connected to each other.

These prized Astrophytum hybrids combine A. asterias "SUPER KABUTO"'s large white spots with A. coahuilense's fluffy, wool-like flecking. Their five symmetrical ribs showcase nature's perfect balance of rarity and geometric beauty.

Rare and captivating variety that undergoes alternating growth phases, with the epidermis shifting between predominantly white and green tones, creating striking star-like designs over time. Grafted. Seldom available.

Seed-grown variegated specimens: Exceptionally rare and unique plants, each displaying unrepeatable color patterns. Their unpredictable nature makes every piece a collector’s treasure.

Exceptional hybrids that blend the geometric elegance of A. ornatum, with angular ribbing, and the distinctive white-spotted pattern of the cv. ONZUKA. All enhanced by vibrant variegation, making each specimen one-of-a-kind. Unique pieces for collectors.

Astrophytum hybrid OR-MY (A. ornatum × A. myriostigma), nude and variegated. Rare naturally branching specimens with smooth green skin and unique cream, yellow, or pink variegation. Highly collectible and sporadically available.

Premium hybrids from controlled pollination (♂ A. senilis aureum × ♀ A. asterias), using nude parents. Sharp-ribbed, smooth green body with golden woolly areoles. Mature specimens develop increasingly larger, fluffier, and more colorful areoles.