Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Star Type (F)

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Star Type (F)Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but with a much patterning of white flecks. This patterning is different on every plant. Makes beautiful yellow or red flowers in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be fussy about overwatering especially in winter. Surprisingly, it is less rot prone than the normal form or

You will receive a plant shown in the last image

it can live in a 6" pots for many

not a cross that has stabilized after many generations) every plant is unique

rarely getting over 6" tall and a foot wide

Keep dryer during hot spells

These flowers have no strong scent

Leaves are dark lavender and densely covered in raised fire engine red bumps

This species is more of a winter grower and should be kept drier in high heat

Will clump in time

Opuntia 'Sunburst'   A nicely variegated prickly pear species

but that is just a trademark name for the species

It is a winter grower so give it more moisture in the cooler months and hold back on the water in the summer