{"product_id":"astrophytum-myriostigma-nudum-type-a","title":"Astrophytum myriostigma Fukuryu Nudum (Type A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e Type A Nudum is a distinctive cultivated form of Bishop’s Cap Cactus, prized for its unusual rib development and smooth green body. Unlike the typical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e, the nudum form has little to no white flecking, allowing its green, blue-green, or gray-green epidermis to remain clearly visible. Type A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e is recognized by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003eadditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e, partially developed ribs, which give the cactus a distinctive layered appearance as it matures. \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-A-Nudum-jpj.png?v=1791347368\" alt=\"\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003eThis rare collector’s cactus is especially appealing because of its unusual structure and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003erelatively slow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003eadditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e ribs usually develop between the main ribs and do not extend completely to the crown or form their own areoles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003eThese irregular growth patterns make each plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003esomewhat different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e, so it works particularly well as a specimen cactus for a sunny windowsill, greenhouse, decorative container, or dry succulent collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003eThe plant has a rounded to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003esomewhat columnar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e, spineless body and typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003eremains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e solitary. Mature specimens can eventually reach around 24 inches tall, although cultivated plants often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003eremain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e much smaller for many years because of their slow growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003eThe flowers appear from the crown once the cactus reaches maturity and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003egenerally yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e to creamy yellow, sometimes with orange or reddish coloring toward the center. Bees and other flower visitors can pollinate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e flowers, helping the plant produce seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003egrowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003eindoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e, use a porous, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW13115099 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 SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewell-drained cactus  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003emix  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003econtaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13115099 BCX0\"\u003e plenty of pumice, perlite, lava rock, or coarse grit. Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003ePlace the plant beside a south- or west-facing window where it receives several hours of bright direct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003esunlight, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e provide a suitable grow light when natural light is insufficient. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003eKeep temperatures around 65–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003eduring active growth, with cooler winter temperatures acceptable as long as the plant remains dry and protected from frost. Low humidity and good air circulation are preferable.\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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003eOutdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e, this cactus is best suited to USDA Zones 9–11 and should be protected from frost, prolonged cold, and excessive rain. \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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003eGive it full sun or very bright light, gradually acclimating indoor-grown plants before exposing them to strong outdoor sunlight. \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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003eWater deeply but infrequently during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, and reduce watering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003econsiderably during\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e winter dormancy. \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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003eFeed with a diluted, low-nitrogen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003eNPK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e fertilizer during spring and summer. Pruning is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003egenerally unnecessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e; simply remove damaged or diseased growth when needed.\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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003eOne of the most interesting features of this cultivar is how its extra ribs change the appearance of the cactus without creating the heavily textured surface seen in some other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003eFukuryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003e forms. Type A is primarily recognized by its partially developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003eadditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003e ribs, while Type B develops more pronounced irregular wart-like structures. This distinction makes Type A Nudum particularly useful for collectors who appreciate unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003e forms. The plant itself is not known for attracting large numbers of pollinators, but its seasonal flowers can provide nectar and pollen for visiting insects.\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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76235096 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76235096 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76235096 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}'\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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249201186 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109520227 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162933379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13115099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26993207 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW156441764 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58438517 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76235096 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003eAstrophytum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003emyriostigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003evar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003eNudum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e (Type A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e is a slow-growing collector cactus valued for its smooth green body and unusual partially developed ribs. Its distinctive form, yellow flowers, and compact growth make it an excellent specimen for cactus collections, sunny windowsills, and greenhouses. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003estrong light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e, gritty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92501504 BCX0\"\u003e fast-draining soil, careful watering, low humidity, light fertilization, and protection from frost and prolonged moisture to keep this unusual cactus healthy.\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":"8\" Pot","offer_id":67650224914675,"sku":"3903","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Astrophytum-myriostigma-Fukuryu-8-inches_1_d0630ec3-7a07-4b3a-a2e7-5c89b5a4e7d4.jpg?v=1791251510","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/astrophytum-myriostigma-nudum-type-a","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}