Astrophytum capricorne var senile

Description

Astrophytum capricorne var senile is a variety of Astrophytum capricorne, differing in its larger stems, which generally lack hair-flecks, and is so densely wrapped with soft spines that the stem-body is hardly visible. It almost resembles a dry grass bundle. It’s flowers tends to be very showy and can be up to 6-10 cm in diameter,. The flowers are yellow (sometime orange or pink) with a red centre.

Plants on offer are 2 year old seed grown and vary between 4 – 6cm in diameter.