• Ariocarpus fissuratus
  • Ariocarpus fissuratus
  • Ariocarpus fissuratus
  • Ariocarpus fissuratus

Ariocarpus fissuratus

Ariocarpus are desert plants that grow mostly in Mexico. These geophytes are commonly called “living rocks” due to their ability to mimic the surrounding geology and blend in. This particular plant is an Ariocarpus fissuratus, known for the wrinkled/fissured skin. This plant is seed grown and approximately 7 years old.
Care

Like most xerophytes from Mexico, this cultivar 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. Overwatering can cause the plant to split or rot! These go dormant in the winter months and will bloom just before.  You can water lightly once a month during the winter.

Pot Info
Cylindrical Pyramid

A monument to its Ariocarpus, this pyramidal pot is a lightly speckled handmade stoneware. Free of glaze, the raw high fired texture adds to the beauty of the pairing. Less is more rings true here.

✓ handmade (please expect irregularities)
✓ high fired stoneware
✓ drainage hole in the bottom