Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #9 Crassulaceae while high light gives you

while high light gives you a deep pink to purplish flush

Can take light frost when more mature but best to protect when possible

The stems are thornless

When actively growing the plant has thin leaves

The rest of the leaf is dark green

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #9 Crassulaceae while high light gives youAstrophytum 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