Astrophytum asterias nudum ‘Ooibo’ – Rare 7-Rib Star-shaped Specimen 3-4 cm Grow from seed own root

Astrophytum asterias nudum ‘Ooibo’ – Description

‘Ooibo’ (Japanese: 大疣) means “large tubercles” in Japanese. This is a special cultivar of Astrophytum asterias nudum that features prominently raised areoles or warts (also known as tubercles), making it stand out from the smoother forms.

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Key Features

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• Cultivar: Ooibo – known for its unusually large, pronounced areoles, which appear as small, raised bumps across the ribs.
• Skin: As a nudum type, it lacks the typical white trichomes seen on wild-type asterias, giving it a smooth, green surface.
• Areoles: Thick, woolly, and very prominent — the signature trait of ‘Ooibo’.
• Shape: Flat, symmetrical body with 6–8 ribs, often compact and star-shaped.
• Growth: Slow-growing, often grown from seed by collectors looking for rare and unique forms.

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Collector’s Value

Astrophytum asterias nudum ‘Ooibo’ – Description

‘Ooibo’ (Japanese: 大疣) means “large tubercles” in Japanese. This is a special cultivar of Astrophytum asterias nudum that features prominently raised areoles or warts (also known as tubercles), making it stand out from the smoother forms.

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Key Features

:

• Cultivar: Ooibo – known for its unusually large, pronounced areoles, which appear as small, raised bumps across the ribs.
• Skin: As a nudum type, it lacks the typical white trichomes seen on wild-type asterias, giving it a smooth, green surface.
• Areoles: Thick, woolly, and very prominent — the signature trait of ‘Ooibo’.
• Shape: Flat, symmetrical body with 6–8 ribs, often compact and star-shaped.
• Growth: Slow-growing, often grown from seed by collectors looking for rare and unique forms.

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Collector’s Value

‘Ooibo’ is highly sought after among Astrophytum collectors due to its distinct texture and character, especially when paired with nudum smoothness. It’s considered a premium cultivar, ideal for those who appreciate fine morphological traits.