Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata | 2.5 to 3cm Cactus Plant

Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata is the most sought after selective breeding line of Lophophora Williamsii ever created.
It was originally developed in Japan over decades of dedicated line breeding.
It is not a separate species.
It is not a random hybrid.
It is Williamsii, refined for absolute perfection.
It is also the most commonly faked cactus on the market today.
Most plants sold as Ogata are just regular Williamsii with slightly straighter ribs.
We don’t do that.

Why choose Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata?

This is the part almost no other seller will tell you.
Ogata does not just look better.
It grows better.
It is significantly hardier than any wild collected or standard Williamsii.
It will tolerate more water, more heat, more cold and more neglect without rotting.
We have tested this side by side.
We have accidentally left Ogata specimens sat in rain for two weeks.
They did not rot.
A standard Williamsii would have been dead in 3 days.
It also flowers earlier, flowers more often, and produces seed more reliably than any other variety.
It grows 20-30% faster than standard Williamsii.
It maintains perfect symmetrical form right through to maturity.
No lopsided ribs.
No random irregular growth.
Just perfectly uniform, flat, blue green globes.
This is why it is the number one choice for both new growers and serious collectors.

About this plant

This specimen is 1.5 to 2.5 years old from seed.
It measures exactly 2.5 to 3cm diameter.
This is the single best age to buy a Lophophora.
It is fully past the fragile seedling stage that 90% of new growers kill.
It has a fully developed healthy taproot.
It will acclimatise to your conditions faster than any smaller or larger plant.
Every single plant is individually inspected before dispatch.
We cull any specimen that does not show correct Ogata characteristics.
You will not receive a runty or off type plant.

What you will receive

• 1 true to type Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata
• Bare root, properly hardened for shipping
• Printed variety confirmation and simple care note
• Full 14 day live arrival guarantee

Simple care instructions

No complicated nonsense.
This is the easiest and most forgiving of all Lophophora Williamsii varieties.

• 6-8 hours of direct sun per day
• Water once every 2-3 weeks, only when the soil is completely bone dry
• Keep completely dry over winter
• Use a 70% mineral / 30% organic cactus mix

That is it.
If you follow those four rules you will not kill this plant.

Our guarantee

All of our plants are nursery propagated.
We never sell wild harvested material.
We guarantee this is true to type Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata.
If at any point it does not show correct Ogata characteristics at 5cm we will replace it for free.
Full live arrival guarantee.
If your plant arrives dead we will send a replacement the same day.
No arguments.
No hoops to jump through.

Disclaimer: This plant is sold exclusively for ornamental, horticultural and educational purposes. It is your responsibility to check all local regulations before ordering.

FAQs

Is this actually true Ogata?
Yes.
We maintain pure original lineage.
We cull approximately 90% of all seedlings that do not meet the standard.
Most other sellers sell the 90% we throw away as Ogata.
We only sell the top 10%.

How old is this plant?
1.5 to 2.5 years old.
This is universally agreed to be the best age to purchase and establish Lophophora.

How hard is this to grow?
This is the hardiest and most forgiving of all Lophophora Williamsii varieties.
It is an excellent choice for first time growers.
It is also the favourite variety of most experienced collectors.

How fast does it grow?
Approximately 1-1.5cm per year.
Roughly 25% faster than standard wild form Williamsii.
It will reach 10cm diameter in approximately 7 years.

Can I grow this indoors?
Yes, but only if you have a very strong full spectrum grow light.
It will not survive on a normal windowsill.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes.
All plants are shipped bare root and securely packaged for transit up to 10 days.

Stock of true to type specimens of this size is very limited.
We only have a small batch available approximately once every 3 months.
We will not have more of this size again until next quarter.

This is the finest example of Lophophora Williamsii variety Ogata you will find available anywhere.