Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #9 Mesemb Boophane disticha An attractive succulent

Boophane disticha An attractive succulent bulb from South Africa long wavy blue-green leaves

this species gets water from the roots not the pitchers

Will clump in time but normally isn't a heavy clumper

It is a slow growing species with curved leaves that are green to brownish (depending on light) with red teeth on the leaf margins

though it isn't super sensitive to cool temperatures

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #9 Mesemb Boophane disticha An attractive succulentAstrophytum 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