Spectacular! 18 Rare Cacti (1)
- Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatus variegata is unique due to the stable variegated color which also inherited by the clumped progenies, while normally, the possibility of variegated progenies to occur is 50:50. It is estimated to be above 10 years old and is an exotic variant since the spines forming comb. Due t
o its rareness, it is equal to IDR15-millions
- This cactus belongs to cereus group. It is the biggest cactus in Uncle Chorn Cabin nursery, Pathumtani, Thailand. 1 m in height and 40 cm in diameter. It is estimated of 20 years old. In the wild, cereus may reach up to 15 - 25 m tall, but rarely with diameter of 20 cm
- Melocactus sp. When it is mature, 7 - 10 years old, it will generate cephalium, i. e., a hat-like bristle which functions to protect the growing point of cactus
- A 7-year old Ariocarpus furfuraceus appears distinctively with 3 'heads'. Normally, it grows single
- Aztekium ritteri cristata is classified as hard-to-cultivate cactus originated from Mexico.
- A 10-year old Astrophytum myriostigma cristata grafting belongs to Deaw Seetanghuk of Deaw Cactus Nursery. The cactus having diameter of 25 cm is valued at IDR10-millions
- Astrophytum myriostigma cristata. It experiences both shape and color mutation. It is usually of starfruit shape and green. The spineless cactus with a diameter of 15 cm is valued at IDR5-millions
- A 10-year old Ariocarpus retusus cristata with a diameter of 10 cm. Mutation occurs in the growing point so that the shape changed; the top part of the cactus forms a spiral. It is considered as the biggest ariocarpus cristata. Accordingly, its value reaches IDR35-millions. It is imported by Deaw Seetanghuk from the US. Deaw also has other 4 A. retusus cristata of the same diameter
- The elder of Myrtillocactus geometrizans montrose. It is 50 cm tall and 17 cm in diameter. The original M geomettrizan has a pole shape with 5 - 9 ribs. M. geometrizan monster grows high and indented resembling bludgeon which is portrayed often carried by ancient people. Due to unique and rare, it is valued up to IDR15-millions. It belongs to Uncle Chorn Cabin Nursery. In the wild, myrtillocactus thrives in Mexico and Guatemala
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