Ariocarpus furfuraceus rostratus details
Ariocarpus furfuraceus v. rostratus (syn. Ariocarpus retusus v. furfuraceus, Ariocarpus retusus v. furfuraceus, Ariocarpus retusus f. Furfuraceus, Ariocarpus retusus subsp. Furfuraceus, Anhalonium furfuraceum, Ariocarpus furfuraceus, Mammillaria furfuraca), also called Living Rock or Seven Stars, is native to the Mexican regions of San Luis Potosi, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas and Nuevo Leon where it grows as a solitary cactus amongst limestone type of rocks. The flowers of Ariocarpus furfuraceus v. rostratus are pink to white.
The cultivation of this Ariocarpus is rather easy compared to the other species from the genus. Use a mineral soil with good drainage and water with care during the growing season. Do not water in winter. Ariocarpus furfuraceus forms wool on its apex. To keep this nice and white we recommend watering the plants from beneath. Ariocarpus cacti like it warm in summer but when kept dry they can endure temperatures upto -10° C in winter.
Ariocarpus furfuraceus is best propagated from seeds. Fresh Ariocarpus seeds are available in our webshop.
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