Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (D) Mesemb Calibanus hookeri Family: Agavaceae

Calibanus hookeri Family: Agavaceae

This plant likes more shade than most succulents and can be grown in full but bright shade (do not put in full sun)

Flowers are yellow and produced in the spring

But in a pot a reasonable expectation is 6"-1' diameter when mature

Differences in plant color in the images are due to this

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (D) Mesemb Calibanus hookeri Family: AgavaceaeAstrophytum 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