Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Crassulaceae Protect from hot afternoon sun

Protect from hot afternoon sun and freezing temps

This very heavy bloom mostly occurs in the spring but it should produce flowers on and off all growing season

It forms dense clumps of short thin leaves with tiny white hairs

Plant shown in a 4

Leaves are on an upright stem which branches in time

Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Crassulaceae Protect from hot afternoon sunAstrophytum asterias 'variegata' Family: Cactaceae. A beautifully variegated specimen the Sea Urchin cactus. This is the nuda form of the species (it has some flecking) so it shows the variegation even better. Makes beautiful yellow flowers with a red throat in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be very fussy about overwatering especially in winter. In fact, you probably should water minimally if at all during the winter. Can take light