Astrophytum capricorne cv ' Suigyu 3-4 cm Grow from seed own root

Astrophytum capricorne cv. ‘Suigyū’ – Description

‘Suigyū’ (Japanese: 水牛) translates to “water buffalo”, and this cultivar is named for its long, strong, curved spines that resemble the horns of a water buffalo. It is a striking and highly collectible cultivar of Astrophytum capricorne.

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Key Features

• Spines: Extremely long, thick, and curved like buffalo horns — often twisting in elegant patterns. This is the defining feature of ‘Suigyū’.
• Body: Dark green to greyish-green, spherical to short cylindrical in shape, with 8 ribs typically.
• Surface: Can be either the wild-type speckled with white flecks (trichomes), or smoother depending on the clone.
• Flowers: Large, yellow with a red throat, typical of Astrophytum capricorne.
• Growth: Slow-growing, drought-tolerant, and prefers bright light with good airflow.

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Collector’s Value

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‘Suigyū’ is highly prized among Astrophytum enthusiasts for its dramatic and ornamental spines. It’s a standout in any cactus collection, especially when the spines grow long and curl artistically over time.