niggles Posted January 19, 2012 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rare-Astrophytum-myriostigma-forma-cristata-Extra-Large-Old-Cactus-/130631979021?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item1e6a45d00d Holy cow! Ive never seen one before, but is it really that special? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted January 19, 2012 Sure does look pretty nice, not nice enough for almost a grand Could it be that rare? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted January 19, 2012 Hmm.. a quick net search shows my a variety of different Astrophytum Myriostigma crests/cristata... but they all seem much more warped than the specimen we are looking at.. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/104374/ http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/ASTROPHYTUM/Astrophytum_myriostigma/Astrophytum_myriostigma_maculatum_cristata/Astrophytum_myriostigma_maculatum_cristata.htm http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/ASTROPHYTUM/Astrophytum_myriostigma/Astrophytum_myriostigma_onzuka_cristata/Astrophytum_myriostigma_onzuka_cristata.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted January 19, 2012 23cm high, 23cm diameter. It's a pretty good size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted January 19, 2012 23cm high, 23cm diameter. It's a pretty good size. Hah! I didnt actually read that far... thats pretty big! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted January 19, 2012 I like the colour of old mates on ebay , and yeah thats a pretty nice size frigin cactus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedzr Posted January 19, 2012 That's one sexy astrophytum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
