Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #7 Cactus subducta A small clumping species

subducta A small clumping species with attractive yellow spines

Best to touch the leaves as little as possible

Flowers are small and pink to yellow

Flowers are pink and produced in the spring and summer

In the winter cut back more on the water

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #7 Cactus subducta A small clumping speciesAstrophytum 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