Up for auction is a striking, extra-large Astrophytum myriostigma in the rare 3-ribbed form, featuring the distinctive ‘Onzuka-style’ speckled white patterning. This collector-grade plant is fully mature and grown hard in outdoor Southern California conditions. You are bidding on the exact plant shown in the photos!

• Form: 3 rib

• Style: Onzuka patterning – dense white flecking and symmetry

• Height: Approx. 5.5–6” tall

• Pot size: Grown in 5” pot (ships bare root)

• Condition: Mature, with some minor corking and scar spots typical of larger outdoor-grown specimens

📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING:

• Ships bare root from California

• Packed with care for safe transit

• U.S. shipping only

🌵 CARE NOTES:

• Light: Bright filtered sun or partial direct sunlight. Avoid full exposure in peak summer heat.

• Soil: Use gritty cactus mix with excellent drainage — add extra pumice or perlite.

• Water: Water deeply when fully dry. In winter, keep dry or water sparingly to prevent rot.

• Fertilizer: Optional – dilute cactus fertilizer during spring/summer growing season.

• Hardiness: Not frost tolerant. Protect below 40°F.

📝 NOTES TO BUYER:

• What you see is what you get — this is the exact specimen being auctioned.

• Astrophytums may develop natural corking, flecks, or aging marks. These add character and are part of their appeal.

• No returns on live plants unless damaged in transit (must message with photo within 24 hrs of delivery).