Astrophytum asterias Crassulaceae Stenocactus guerraianus It almost looks

Stenocactus guerraianus  It almost looks more like a piece of art than a plant

Protect from hot afternoon sun and freezing temps

Normally it is green but this form has very attractive silver gray skin with darker spots and lines

A real "must have" for every cactus collection

meaning it dies back to the bulb

Astrophytum asterias Crassulaceae Stenocactus guerraianus It almost looksAstrophytum asterias Every collection should have one! An unusual spineless cactus with tufts of white hair. Every plant is different so some plants will have lots of flecking, others none, and everything in between. 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 shouldn't water it at all during the winter. Can take light