{"product_id":"astrophytum-fukuryu-hakujo-type-b","title":"Astrophytum myriostigma Fukuryu Hakujo (Type B)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003eHakujo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e Type B is a highly unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003ecollector’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e cactus valued for its intricate rib structure, smooth green body, and distinctive surface texture. It is a cultivated form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW7198018 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/bishops-cap-astrophytum-myriostigma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eAstrophytum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003eUnlike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e the typical species, this nudum form has little or none of the characteristic white flecking, allowing its green epidermis and unusual sculptural growth to stand out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003eT\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003ehe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e Type B form is particularly distinctive because it develops irregular wart-like structures between and across the ribs, while Haku-Jo characteristics can add woolly lines connecting the areoles along the ribs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003eThis cactus is popular among collectors because it combines several unusual characteristics in one plant. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e Type B form is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003econsiderably rarer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e and more irregular than Type A, with prominent surface growth that gives the body a highly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003etextured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e appearance. The nudum characteristic means the plant has very few or no white flecks, while Haku-Jo refers to the woolly connections between the areoles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Astrophytum-myriostigma-Fukuryu-Type-B-Haku-Jo-Nudum-jpj.png?v=1791346620\" alt=\"a close up image of Astrophytum myriostigma Fukuryu Type B Haku-Jo Nudum\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003eThe plant has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003erounded to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e slightly columnar, spineless body with prominent ribs, but its exact appearance can vary considerably as it develops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003eType B is distinguished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003enumerous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003eirregular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e raised structures or “warts” between and on the ribs, while the nudum form has a mostly green surface rather than the dense white flecking seen on typical A. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003eHaku-Jo forms are recognized by woolly lines that visually connect neighboring areoles. The cactus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003eremains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176093358 BCX0\"\u003e slow-growing and usually solitary, although older plants can gradually become taller and more cylindrical. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003eThe flowers come from the growing point near the top of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003ecacti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e and are one of the most attractive features of mature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003egenerally yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e to creamy yellow, sometimes showing orange or reddish tones toward the center, and can reach several centimeters across. Flowering usually occurs during the warmer growing season once the plant reaches maturity, and \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e flowers are known to attract bees and other flower visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003eWhen growing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003eindoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW194558730 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e-drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e cactus  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003emix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003eoptimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e. Water thoroughly only after the soil has dried completely, then allow excess water to drain away; constant moisture around the roots is one of the main risks for this cactus. Place it in the brightest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003eavailable location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e, ideally beside a south- or west-facing window where it can receive several hours of direct sunlight, while acclimating it gradually to intense sun. Keep it warm during active growth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003egenerally around\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e 65–85°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003eF, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194558730 BCX0\"\u003e provide good air circulation. Humidity should remain low to moderate, and there is no need to mist the plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/9-11_USDA_-_1_8a277dba-49b7-4f67-bfdf-75c8b1b94c70.png?v=1781670437\" alt=\"an image of a USDA map 9-11\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"350\" height=\"279\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003eOutdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e, this cultivar should be grown in a warm, frost-free climate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003esimilar to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e the conditions preferred by its parent species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003elace it around USDA Zones 9–11, although protection from prolonged cold and wet conditions is still important. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003eGive it bright light to full sun, preferably with gradual acclimation if it has previously been grown indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e During spring, feed lightly with a diluted, low-nitrogen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003eNPK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e fertilizer; heavy feeding can produce softer growth and detract from the compact form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003eFertilizing should be reduced or stopped during the cool dormant period. Pruning is normally unnecessary because the plant naturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003emaintains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e its sculptural form; simply remove damaged or diseased material when needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114587613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114587613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003eBottom Line \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7198018 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215983337 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62314022 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW176093358 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88167004 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194558730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70274860 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114587613 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003eHakuJo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003e (Type B) is an exceptionally distinctive collector cactus with a green nudum body, unusual Type B wart-like structures, and characteristic Haku-Jo woolly connections between its areoles. Its slow growth, sculptural appearance, yellow flowers, and rarity make it particularly attractive for specialist cactus collections. Give your plant bright direct light, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003every fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35966201 BCX0\"\u003e drainage, completely dry periods between waterings, low humidity, light feeding, and protection from prolonged cold and wet conditions for the best growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW35966201 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":43673098289395,"sku":"2088","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/products\/AstrophytummyriostigmaFukuryu_5.jpg?v=1677288931","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/astrophytum-fukuryu-hakujo-type-b","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}