Ariocarpus trigonus Ø 18

Ariocarpus trigonus – one of the most fascinating and rarest succulent plants in the world. Lacking traditional spines, it features triangular, geometric tubercles resembling fossil leaves, which grow mimicking the limestone rocks of the Mexican desert. A true plant sculpture with extremely slow growth, rewarding in autumn with a spectacular bloom of large, satiny flowers ranging from cream-white to yellow. It has a strong taproot that acts as an underground water reservoir.

Growing notes:
– Exposure: full sun or bright light, with some protection from the harshest midday rays in summer.
– Watering: moderate in spring–autumn, almost completely withhold in winter; let the substrate dry out completely between waterings.
– Soil: well-draining and mineral-based, with a mix of pumice, lava grit, coarse sand, and little organic matter (slightly alkaline pH).
– Fertilizing: a low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer once a month during active growth (April to September).
– Flowers: appear in autumn (October–November), diurnal, lasting a few days, and need sunlight to open fully.

Ariocarpus trigonus is included in the list of the CITES certificate for plants cultivated by Cactusmania, in accordance with the regulations for the protection of endangered species.

Unique piece
Not grafted
Code 1705F