Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Caudiciform Flowers are most common and

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

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

Leaves are curved and individual heads are usually 3-4 inches diameter

Ferocactus stainesii var

That's what the plant name means: Senecio that looks like a Stapeliad

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Caudiciform Flowers are most common 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