Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #7 Cactus It is also known as

It is also known as Scilla violacea

subducta A small clumping species with attractive yellow spines

Flowers are pink and produced in the spring and summer

Leaves are lavender to green and densely covered in raised pinkish orange elongated bumps

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #7 Cactus It is also known asAstrophytum 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