Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Borneoa scortechinii

Borneoa scortechinii

Some leaves carry only a few white marks

The subspecies gounellei is the nominate form

Gymnocalycium saglionis

Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Borneoa scortechiniiCryptanthus zonatus Cryptanthus zonatus forms a broad, flat rosette of stiff pointed leaves crossed by silver grey to cream horizontal bands. The darker ground colour varies from green and brown to deep purple, and some dark forms show a much paler silver white reverse. Fine surface scales, rippled margins and small teeth give the blades a rough finish. Longer leaves add wider sequences of dark and pale zones as the initially tight rosette opens