Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #10 Cactus The stems are green and

The stems are green and lumpy

Young plants tend to be long and straight

Moderate light gives a light pink tinge

and wet roots during dormancy can lead to rot

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #10 Cactus The stems are green andAstrophytum 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