Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (L) Mesemb Produces small yellow flowers in

Produces small yellow flowers in the summer

wavy green to purple (usually on the underside) leaves

but keeping it underpotted and growing it "hard" will maintain the desired growth form indefinitely

attractive native US species with yellow-green flowers

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (L) Mesemb Produces small yellow flowers inAstrophytum 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