Astropytum ornatum There were a great many Astrophytums on display at the Show and for sale. This gallery shows a big two-headed  Astrophytum ornatum which won class 3 (One Astrophytum). Are two heads better than one? Debatable, but in this case they were.  When we look at these large cultivated plants we have to remember that the species is the giant of the genus and these have a long way to go.  

We like Astrophytums

The winner of class 4 (Two Astrophytums 130mm) included this fabulous A. asterias. Astrophytum asterias
Astrophytum asterias hybrids There were many asterias hybrids around. Is it our imagination or are they more common than the species? Will we eventually be able to export them to the Japanese?

Click the thumbnail below to see some for sale at the Show.

Astrophytums for sale at the National