Xerophyte

Flowers

Like those of the well known A. myriostigma, pale-yellow, shining-silk.

Blooming Season

Spring to summer.

Spines

None.

Ribs

Usually 5.

Stem

Pentagonal to almost spherical that looks something like an extreme form of Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|17926]]SN|1845]] cv. Fukuryu (type B) nudum.) with horizontal raised-up Fukuryu patterns. The small rib-like wrinkles which appear transversely on the true ribs cuts the continuity of the ribs and the plants appears decorated with a geometrical design which is raised above the surface. The stems is smooth lacking or mostly lacking white flecks, but maculate (spotted) with white cloud-like patches and can be 5-10 cm in diameter.