Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (C) Cactus giving a very attractive caudiciform

giving a very attractive caudiciform look (see last picture)

The stems are more blue in high light

Leaves are green with heavily scalloped margins

This is the black spine form of the species

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (C) Cactus giving a very attractive caudiciformAstrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Family: Cactaceae. The Japenese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but with a much patterning of white flecks. 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