Xerophyte

Description

Some of the most intriguing Astrophytums cultivars are the result of multi-hybrid programs and possess unique and attractive characteristics.Particularly the Astrophytum asterias “Superkabuto” has been extensively hybridized in Japan and in other countries whit other species of the genus. That is why hybrid seeds are easy to obtain as most of the species are easy to cross, and their seeds have a high germination capacity that lasts for 2 years. Many generations of hybrids were created inside the “Superkabuto” form, features of natural species mixed, and interesting hybrids and selective cultivars appearedMulti hybrids generally display an exclusive combination of distinctive traits derived from a line of complex breeding which incorporates many different species and or hybrids. So rather than taking after one parent or another, it can resembles many of the plants in which it was bred from.Seedlings of hybrid Astrophytum superkabuto show frequently non-typical colouring and start getting red or yellow spots on the stem, or developing crested, monstrous or other abnormal forms that yet have to be named.