Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Cactus Will turn green in lower

Will turn green in lower light

Plants shown in a 3" pot

baldianum) with red flowers

Plants shown in a 4" pot

Desert Iron was created by a local Grower named Bill Baker

Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' Variegated Cactus Will turn green in lowerAstrophytum 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