Ariocarpus fissuratus cv. ‘Godzilla’ Variegata — Short Graft on Pereskiopsis

The Ariocarpus fissuratus cv. ‘Godzilla’ Variegata — Short Graft on Pereskiopsis is a remarkable fusion of patience and precision. This Japanese-selected cultivar combines the monstrous sculptural texture of ‘Godzilla’ — known for its raised, scale-like tubercles and rugged surface — with brilliant cream-to-golden variegation that creates a marbled, living stone effect.

Grafted onto a short Pereskiopsis base, this specimen develops faster and more robustly than own-root forms while maintaining a compact, natural silhouette. The short graft technique enhances color vibrancy, root vigor, and survival rate — allowing the Ariocarpus body to flourish while appearing as if it were growing on its own roots.

Mature plants may produce delicate pink to magenta blooms from their woolly crown during the growing season, adding a touch of contrast to the armored form below.