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Plant Code: 0161C
Plant Size: 3–4 inches in diameter
Pot Size: 4'' Pot
Quantity: 1 Plant
Astrophytum Asterias Ooibo Iwata Snow White (ISW) is a beloved Japanese cultivar distinguished by its heavy, dense, powdery white trichome coverage that blankets the entire body, creating a soft, frosted, winter-like glow. This luminous, snow-covered appearance sets ISW apart from standard Asterias forms and gives it a calm yet striking presence.
The Ooibo expression adds bold, enlarged areoles that stand out clearly against the snowy surface, creating a refined contrast between soft texture and confident areole definition. This cultivar originates from the renowned Iwata line, celebrated for clean markings, strong genetics, and a beautifully rounded body shape. At this mature stage, the Snow White coverage is even and stable, and the Ooibo areoles are fully readable, making the plant’s identity unmistakable.
Each plant is hand-picked and carefully selected for health, symmetry, and well-established roots. Natural variation in the density and balance of the white coverage is expected, but the Snow White character remains consistent and highly collectible.
The 4-inch size represents a true breeder-plant stage. At 3–4 inches in diameter, this plant has reached flowering size, with mature, stable traits ideal for breeding, flower observation, and long-term evaluation. Rather than waiting for form to develop, you’re observing it at its peak—confident, established, and ready—while still allowing for subtle refinement as time goes on.
You will receive one healthy plant similar in size and overall form to the plants shown.
Please understand that minor differences in white coverage density and areole boldness are natural, even at this advanced stage.
• Plants are shipped with pot and soil when soil conditions are dry to reduce root stress
• If soil is moist at the time of shipping, plants will be shipped bareroot (soilless) for safety
• Carefully packed to ensure safe arrival
Each plant size represents a meaningful stage in the journey—not better or worse, just different moments in time.
• 2'' Pot (A Size) – Still small but past the most sensitive stage, these plants are beginning to reveal their identity. Early structure is set, and characteristic traits slowly start to show, making this size ideal for growers who value patience and growing alongside the plant.
• 2.5'' Pot (B Size) – This stage marks a turning point. The plant’s form is clearly readable, traits are established, and many plants at this size are reaching or approaching flowering. While structure is visible, character will continue to unfold with time.
•4'' Pot (C Size) – A mature, breeder-size stage. At this size, traits are striking and fully expressed, and the plant is capable of flowering and breeding. Even so, growth does not stop here—subtle refinement, balance, and beauty continue to evolve year after year.
Each size tells a different part of the story, and each offers its own reward depending on where you are in your collecting journey.
• Natural variation is normal and expected
• Minor cosmetic imperfections do not affect plant health
• All sales are final
Happy growing and thank you for being part of this growing community. Every bit of support helps this passion continue to bloom.
Thank you,
Gierayl Clepper
Plant Code: 0161C
Plant Size: 3–4 inches in diameter
Pot Size: 4'' Pot
Quantity: 1 Plant
Astrophytum Asterias Ooibo Iwata Snow White (ISW) is a beloved Japanese cultivar distinguished by its heavy, dense, powdery white trichome coverage that blankets the entire body, creating a soft, frosted, winter-like glow. This luminous, snow-covered appearance sets ISW apart from standard Asterias forms and gives it a calm yet striking presence.
The Ooibo expression adds bold, enlarged areoles that stand out clearly against the snowy surface, creating a refined contrast between soft texture and confident areole definition. This cultivar originates from the renowned Iwata line, celebrated for clean markings, strong genetics, and a beautifully rounded body shape. At this mature stage, the Snow White coverage is even and stable, and the Ooibo areoles are fully readable, making the plant’s identity unmistakable.
Each plant is hand-picked and carefully selected for health, symmetry, and well-established roots. Natural variation in the density and balance of the white coverage is expected, but the Snow White character remains consistent and highly collectible.
The 4-inch size represents a true breeder-plant stage. At 3–4 inches in diameter, this plant has reached flowering size, with mature, stable traits ideal for breeding, flower observation, and long-term evaluation. Rather than waiting for form to develop, you’re observing it at its peak—confident, established, and ready—while still allowing for subtle refinement as time goes on.
You will receive one healthy plant similar in size and overall form to the plants shown.
Please understand that minor differences in white coverage density and areole boldness are natural, even at this advanced stage.
• Plants are shipped with pot and soil when soil conditions are dry to reduce root stress
• If soil is moist at the time of shipping, plants will be shipped bareroot (soilless) for safety
• Carefully packed to ensure safe arrival
Each plant size represents a meaningful stage in the journey—not better or worse, just different moments in time.
• 2'' Pot (A Size) – Still small but past the most sensitive stage, these plants are beginning to reveal their identity. Early structure is set, and characteristic traits slowly start to show, making this size ideal for growers who value patience and growing alongside the plant.
• 2.5'' Pot (B Size) – This stage marks a turning point. The plant’s form is clearly readable, traits are established, and many plants at this size are reaching or approaching flowering. While structure is visible, character will continue to unfold with time.
•4'' Pot (C Size) – A mature, breeder-size stage. At this size, traits are striking and fully expressed, and the plant is capable of flowering and breeding. Even so, growth does not stop here—subtle refinement, balance, and beauty continue to evolve year after year.
Each size tells a different part of the story, and each offers its own reward depending on where you are in your collecting journey.
• Natural variation is normal and expected
• Minor cosmetic imperfections do not affect plant health
• All sales are final
Happy growing and thank you for being part of this growing community. Every bit of support helps this passion continue to bloom.
Thank you,
Gierayl Clepper
