Astrophytum asterias SUPERKABUTO V-TYPE

Astrophytum asterias cv SUPERKABUTO V-TYPE is a botanical rarity coveted for its distinctive symmetry, extreme ornamentation, and elite collector status among cactus cultivars. Unlike its wild-type counterpart, this cultivar is celebrated for its flat, spineless, button-like body, which typically remains under 5 cm tall but expands in width up to 8–10 cm, creating a low, perfectly circular profile. Its eight geometric ribs are marked by a pronounced “V-shaped” white flecking pattern, consisting of dense, snow-like trichomes that radiate outwards in crisp chevrons. This V-TYPE flecking creates an astonishing contrast with the deep olive-green epidermis, giving the plant a crystalline, almost pixelated texture. The apex is typically adorned with a cluster of fine woolly areoles, from which emerge lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers with a vivid orange center during peak summer. As a SUPERKABUTO selection, it exhibits genetic stability in variegation, slow but refined growth, and exceptional uniqueness—no two specimens are alike. Its aesthetic balance between mathematical form and natural artistry makes it one of the most sought-after and visually striking members of the Astrophytum genus.