Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Caudiciform Ferocactus stainesii var

Ferocactus stainesii var

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

Flowers are most common and numerous in the late summer and fall but can bloom any time of year if happy

This is the most common species of Medusa type Euphorbia so I'd rather call it something common and be wrong than falsely claim it is a rare species

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Caudiciform Ferocactus stainesii varAstrophytum 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