Astrophytum hybrid CAP-SK (A. capricorne x A. asterias cv. Superkabuto)
Astrophytum hybrid CAP-SK (A. capricorne x A. asterias cv. Superkabuto)
Family
Cactaceae
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Species
Astrophytum hybrid CAP-SK (A. capricorne x A. asterias cv. Superkabuto)
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Chinese genus
星球属
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Description
Astrophytum CAP-SK are hybrid plants obtained by controlled pollination of Astrophytum capricorneSN|1464]]SN|3564]] (Female parent) x Astrophytum asteriasSN|3564]]SN|1464]] cv. superkabuto (Male parent or pollinator).Many different hybrids have been developed involving A. capricorne & 'Superkabuto' and are now in cultivation.The superb features of some of this hybrids are 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 from “Supercabuto” very large, white flecks. The ribs are noticeably raised and have more or less long spines, clearly indicating the relationship with A. capricorne.This hybrid tends to be slow-growing. The flowers are also very beautiful.
Note
Compare with the inverse hybrid Astrophytum hybrid AS-CAP (A. asterias x A. capricorne) which is similar but with shorter spines.