Astrophytum consists of small, perennial cacti characterized by their ribbed, rounded or elongated stems. These plants feature areoles that may be covered in wool and occasionally have short spines. In the summer, they produce large, solitary flowers shaped like funnels, which are followed by berries that can be red or green.

Astrophytum

Astrophytum asterias

Astrophytum asterias 'Superkabuto' is a slow-growing, solitary cactus characterized by its barrel-like shape and absence of spines, typically reaching a height of approximately 16 cm. The stem is green and adorned with white speckles and tufts of hair. In summer, it produces sizable yellow blooms featuring orange centers.

Astrophytum asterias 'Superkabuto'

Astrophytum capricorne is a spherical to ovoid cactus, typically reaching heights of 20 to 25 cm and a diameter of around 10 cm. It features 7 to 9 ribs that are a light green, adorned with white flecks. The plant is characterized by its long, twisted spines, which are yellowish-brown. In the summer, it produces yellow flowers measuring between 6 and 10 cm.

Astrophytum capricorne

Astrophytum capricorne 'Crassispinoides'

Astrophytum capricorne 'Minus'

Astrophytum capricorne var. aureum

Astrophytum capricorne var. crassispinum

Astrophytum caput-medusae

Astrophytum myriostigma is a spineless cactus that develops into a rounded or slightly elongated shape, typically reaching heights of up to 20 cm. Its surface exhibits prominent ribs and a grey-green coloration. During the summer months, it produces light yellow blooms, measuring around 5 cm in diameter, occasionally featuring a reddish center.

Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma 'Nudum'

Astrophytum myriostigma 'Onzuka'

Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. quadricostatum

Astrophytum myriostigma var. coahuillense

Astrophytum myriostigma var. columnare

Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudans

Astrophytum myriostigma var. tricostata

Astrophytum ornatum is a cactus that typically grows in a spherical to columnar shape, reaching heights of up to 35 cm. It features 6 to 8 ribs that are either straight or occasionally spiral. The surface is light green and adorned with small, woolly scales arranged in cross bands. The close-set areoles produce spines that are either brown or yellow. In summer, this plant produces pale yellow flowers.