Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #3

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #3Astrophytum 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

Plant will be shipped bare root with roots wrapped to keep them moist

The flowers are large for Echidnopsis but still quite small (1/4 inch long or so)

and have the distinct carrion smell Stapeliads are famous for

It will likely make pups that are green or lightly variegated most of the time but it is very possible for it to occasionally a strongly variegated pup

Hot weather makes them and most mesembs go dormant

baldianum) with red flowers

Under high light it gets pink highlights

but grow back quickly once the plant is actively growing again

Aloe dichotoma  A beautiful tree Aloe

fleshy leaves with polka dots

It is a winter grower so water regularly (in succulent terms) from fall until spring

It is covered in white felt