Xerophyte

Description

Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] cv. Onzuka is probably the most beautiful, sought after and attractive of all the myriostigma cultivars. The “quadricostatum” form deviates from the well-known typical form for having four ribs instead of five.

Flowers

Arise from the areole at the tip of the stem on mature plant. up to 5 cm wide (or more), pale-yellow, shining-silk, unlike the 5-ribbed plant.

Blooming Season

Spring or late summer, They take up to 6 years to bloom.

Spines

None.

Ribs

4.

Stem

Quadrangular to almost spherical, the plants become shortly columnar with age. The stems are smooth and can be over 90 cm tall and 5-10 (-20) cm in diameter. The cultivar 'ONZUKA' (In Japanese speaking "Onzuka Ranpo-gyoku") has snowy-white, heavily speckled epidermis with fabulous markings much like the ‘Super Kabuto’ asterias. The white marking varies considerably from plant to plant and there exist an enormous number of different designs, and also plants change their appearance in age and they are full of surprises as they grows.