• Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto f. variegata
  • Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto f. variegata
  • Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto f. variegata
  • Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto f. variegata

Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto f. variegata

This pot is home to three cultivars of Astrophytum asterias. 

There are two “Super Kabuto”, a hybrid created from a wild plant with unusually large markings.  These plants are known for their ornate, over-sized markings on the epidermis which will become more pronounced with age.

The third, smaller plant is a variegated version of asterias.  The lack of chlorophyl in parts of the plant creates beautiful yellow-to-red tones depending on light and weather.

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. Variegated plants burn easily and should be kept in light shade. Overwatering can cause the plant to split or rot!

Pot Info
Classic Wide Mouth Pot

Handmade stoneware in a classic form large enough for an asterias love triangle. Raw unglazed spots along the rim suggest the grip of the ceramist’s hand during the glazing process.

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