Astrophytum asterias super kabuto

🌵 Astrophytum asterias ‘Super Kabuto’ – A Rare Collector's Cactus

🔍 Description

Astrophytum asterias ‘Super Kabuto’ is a rare and highly sought-after cultivar of the Astrophytum genus. Native to northern Mexico and southern Texas, this cactus is celebrated for its stunning white dot patterns (trichomes) that densely cover the entire body, giving it a frosty or speckled appearance.

• Botanical name: Astrophytum asterias ‘Super Kabuto’

• Family: Cactaceae

• Origin: Mexico / USA (cultivar selected in Japan)

• Size: 3–6 cm tall, up to 10 cm wide

• Flowers: Bright yellow with orange centers, blooming in summer

☀️ Care Guide

• ❌ Do not overwater – root rot is a risk

• ✅ Loves dry, warm climates

• 🔁 Winter dormancy: keep completely dry

✂️ Propagation

• Grown only from seeds (cuttings are not viable)

• Germination requires warmth, light, and humidity control

• ‘Super Kabuto’ traits may not always pass on perfectly – often grown by expert collector