• Astrophytum capricorne ssp. crassispinum cv. Taiho-gyoku (Buffalo Spines)
  • Astrophytum capricorne ssp. crassispinum cv. Taiho-gyoku (Buffalo Spines)
  • Astrophytum capricorne ssp. crassispinum cv. Taiho-gyoku (Buffalo Spines)
  • Astrophytum capricorne ssp. crassispinum cv. Taiho-gyoku (Buffalo Spines)

Astrophytum capricorne ssp. crassispinum cv. Taiho-gyoku (Buffalo Spines)

This cultivar of Astorphytum capricorne is know for formidable, buffalo-horn-like spines. This species is very resilient and fast growing than its sibling Asterias and myriostigmalo-horn-like spines

Care

Like most xerophytes from Mexico, this cacti grows best in a high-mineral mix and requires infrequent watering. This plant thrives in light shade although it can be acclimated to full sun. 

Photographed in a 2” pot