Jual biji SEVEN STAR

Ariocarpus retusus ssp. trigonus, known as Seven Stars or Living Rock, is a lovely cactus that is native to Mexico.

Ariocarpus are among the oddest and most interesting of all cacti. Their native habitat is northeastern Mexico and on into southern parts of Texas. Ariocarpus are unlike many other spherical or columnar cacti in that most of the main body of the plant typically grows underground. In habitat, often all that is seen is the many pointed star pattern formed by the elongated tubercles protruding from the ground. The top of the plant is often nearly level with the surrounding ground and thus can make these hidden plants very difficult to find, when not in flower. Ariocarpus flower in the fall. The cryptic nature and roughed texture of these plants have earned them the nickname "Living Rocks". Their habitat can reach extemely high temperatures throughout the summer, and so the plants have adapted to difficult conditions.

This is the largest species, to 30cm in diameter and 25cm tall, and projects above ground level. The pointed tubercles are usually smooth with areoles sometimes present at the tip.

Ariocarpus trigonus has white to yellowish white flowers with a satin sheen, 3-5cm in diameter, up to 4cm long. They come in late autumn or early winter.

For sale is a packet of fresh seeds.