Xerophyte

Swarovski Form

The Swarovski type, a.k.a. Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko SwarovskiSN|29674]]SN|29674]] is one of the prettiest form of "Kikko nudum" characterized by prismatic tubercles that give the overall perfection of a crystal. The furrows which appear transversely on the ribs cuts the continuity of the ribs and the plants seems decorated with a geometrical design which is raised above the surface. In general the more prismatic and regular the "teeth" are, the better.

Description

Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] cv. Kikko (Kitsukou) is a famous Japaese cultivar unmistakable for its pointed tubercles along the ribs edges, in fact its areoles stick out with large notches between them, giving them a saw tooth look.

Flowers

Like those of the well known Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]], pale-yellow, shining-silk.

Blooming Season

Spring to summer.

Spines

None.

Ribs

Usually 5.

Stem

Pentagonal to almost spherical, dimension up to 20 (or more) cm tall, 5-15 cm in diameter. Epidermis smooth, lacking white flecks, giving a bright green, greyish-green, blue-green or mauve-green colour overall depending on clones.