Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Crassulaceae This very heavy bloom mostly

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

Plant shown in a 4

Leaves are on an upright stem which branches in time

It produces fat stems that often grow horizontally a few inches above the ground

basically a sculpture of stacked balls

Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Crassulaceae This very heavy bloom mostlyAstrophytum 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