{"product_id":"astrophytum-asterias-kikko-5-ribbed-form-premium-set-of-2","title":"Astrophytum asterias 'Kikko' 5-Ribbed Form – Premium Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble the beauty with this exquisite pair of 5-Ribbed Astrophytum asterias 'Kikko'!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exclusive bundle features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 premium specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstrophytum asterias 'Kikko'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, renowned worldwide for its captivating turtle-shell (tortoise-shell) ribbed pattern. Each plant showcases the highly sought-after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-ribbed geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming a flawless 5-pointed star shape that creates a striking, sculptural symmetry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature notched, geometric grooves along each rib give these spineless gems a unique 3D relief structure. Both plants in this set are healthy, established, and growing on their own strong root systems—making this 2-plant bundle an extraordinary opportunity for serious collectors or anyone looking to start a high-grade breeding line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Astrophytum asterias 'Kikko' (Tortoise-shell form)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare 5-Ribbed Form (ฟอร์ม 5 พูสมมาตรทรงดาว)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Set of 2 individual plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spineless, deep Kikko notches, soft white areoles, and velvety green skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Healthy, well-rooted, and fully established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High (5-ribbed Kikko forms are top-tier collector choices).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thrives in bright, filtered sunlight. Good light is crucial to maintain their compact, flat-topped dome shape and to enhance the deepness of the Kikko notches. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow the traditional \"soak and dry\" method. Water thoroughly only when the soil medium is 100% bone-dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires a highly porous, mineral-rich, and fast-draining gritty potting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sandbridgefarm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49763441180810,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3441\/3194\/files\/A7CA7631-DCBA-474A-B525-1AF164AE2330.jpg?v=1784642734","url":"https:\/\/sandbridgefarm.com\/products\/astrophytum-asterias-kikko-5-ribbed-form-premium-set-of-2","provider":"sandbridgefarm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}