Xerophyte

Description

Many different Astrophytum hybrids have been developed involving Astrophytum asteriasSN|1845]]SN|1464]] cv. Superkabuto and Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1464]]SN|1845]] cv. Onzuka and many of the more distinctive trait of some of the best forms of “Superkabuto” has been inherited from “Onzuka” . The superb feature of some of this hybrids is due to the intersection between the traits of the ancestors and make them very desirable. The more beautiful the pattern and the markings, the more sought after the plant. Many of the best have inherited by “Superkabuto” very large, felted white flecks and from “Onzuka” the fly-like or V-like design associated to the areoles. Ribs are usually eight ( like in A. asterias) and have slightly raised +/- sharp ribs clearly indicating the relationship with A. myriostigma. This hybrid are strong growing. The flower are also very beautiful.