Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum

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Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum

Family: CACTACEAE

Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

Origin and Habitat: Japan. Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Synonyms:

Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum

See all synonyms of Astrophytum coahuilense

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Astrophytum coahuilense (H.Moeller) K.Kayser
Kakteen-Freunde i. 59.(1932); cf. Gray Herb. Card Cat., Issue 143.
Synonymy: 8

Astrophytum coahuilense (H.Moeller) K.Kayser

Astrophytum myriostigma subs. coahuilense Kanfer
Astrophytum myriostigma var. coahuilense (Kanfer) Borg
Astrophytum myriostigma var. coahuilense-pubesente Y.Itô
Echinocactus myriostigma subs. coahuilensis (Kanfer) H.Moeller

Astrophytum coahuilense f. cristatum hort.
Astrophytum coahuilense f. tricostatum hort.

Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Sankaku Hakuranpo-gyoku

Cultivars (4):

Astrophytum coahuilense f. caespitosa hort.

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Description: This cultivar also known as "kikko" is easily distinguishable for its ± wide and long pointed tubercles along the ribs edges. In general the bigger the "teeth" are and the longer and stiffer they are, the better. All species of Astrophytum (excluded Astrophytum caput-medusae) have their particular "kikko" variants.
Stem: Quadricostatum to almost spherical, dimension 10-15 cm tall, 5-10 cm in diameter.
Spines: None.
Ribs: 4.
Flowers: Like those of the well known Astrophytum coahulense yellow with a contrasting red throat.
Blooming season: Spring to summer.

Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Astrophytum coahuilense group

Astrophytum coahuilense (H.Moeller) K.Kayser: With five ribs it has a surprising similarity to Astrophytum myriostigma. However, it is different in all characteristics regarding flower, fruit, seed and embryo which looks like in all details to Astrophytum capricorne.
Astrophytum coahuilense f. cristatum hort.
Astrophytum coahuilense f. tricostatum hort.: (cv. Sankaku Hakuranpo-gyoku) This is a nice cultivar with only three ribs with dense white flecks that cover the stem.
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran: (cv. Kikkohakuranpogyoku) This cultivar is easily distinguishable for its more or less wide and long pointed tubercles along the ribs edges.
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum: Plant with only 4 ribs and long and pointed tubercles along the ribs edges.
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuun
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Little Flowers: Produces small elongated stems that branch profusely. The flowers are very small yellow.

Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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Cultivation and Propagation: Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant in cultivation it is relatively easy to grow. It is sometime seen as a grafted plant but grows very well on its own roots too. Use mineral well permeable substratum with little organic matter (peat, humus). Water sparingly from March till October and keep perfectly dry in winter at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade. (but it is Hardy to -7°C for short periods) In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Propagation: By seed or usually grafted onto column-shaped cacti.

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