Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' (A) Crassulaceae Sulcorebutia arenacea A cute purple

Sulcorebutia arenacea   A cute purple green clumping species with bright yellow flowers

Stays fairly small (can live in a 6" pot for years and years) and normally doesn't clump

Can take light frost when more mature but best to protect when possible

marquezii An attractive species with nicely curved spines

Astrophytum asterias 'variegata' (A) Crassulaceae Sulcorebutia arenacea A cute purpleAstrophytum 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