Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' hybrid (A) Crassulaceae If you plan to grow

If you plan to grow it outdoors in a cold winter climate be sure to get it acclimatized to your climate by mid-summer to ensure it hardens off properly in the fall

This is part of the same group of leafy succulent Euphorbias as E

plume-like spines that radiate out from each areole

They often produce extra long central spines that give the plant a "messy hair" sort of appearance

Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' hybrid (A) Crassulaceae If you plan to growAstrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive hybrids of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but the ribs appear to fold under each other giving a unique shape. 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