Astrophytum asterias variegata APRIL Dormancy: May shed it's leaves

Dormancy: May shed it's leaves during the summer

Dormancy: Dioscorea are opportunistic growers

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

and many anatomical characters indicated closer agreement with Bursereae and Protieae than Canarieae

Mytillocactus and Gymnocalycium

Astrophytum asterias variegata APRIL Dormancy: May shed it's leaves*YOU WILL GET THE EXACT PLANT IN PHOTO* This species of Astrophytum is sometimes referred to as pin cushion cactus. Its slow and tricky but her flower will make you gasp. Usually all green, this variegated form has yellow coloring. Water: Water regularly in the spring summer growing season. Sun Exposure: Part shade. Southern or bright western facing windows. Soil: Stone Eaters Soil Temperature: Keep above 60F. Fertilize: During the Spring Summer