Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I) Mesemb The vines will die back

The vines will die back to the caudex in winter and regrow in the spring

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

In the fall it goes dormant and drops the leaves

meaning they need good light & water in the fall through spring

The rosettes usually stay 6" or less

Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I) Mesemb The vines will die backAstrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but with ribs that look like they fold under each other! This patterning is different on every plant. Makes beautiful yellow or red flowers in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be fussy about overwatering especially in winter. Surprisingly, it is less rot prone than the normal