Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #4 Crassulaceae The plant produces a lot

The plant produces a lot of thin leaves that are a few inches long

It is shown growing in 3

Grow in well draining cactus mix

I've never seen another plant like it in this respect

When it gets larger you can raise the plant so that the upper parts of the roots are exposed

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #4 Crassulaceae The plant produces a lotAstrophytum 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