Astrophytum asterias nudum Size:2.5" Pot Use a liquid fertilizer during

Use a liquid fertilizer during the growing season for healthy growth

but it tends to rise to the surface of the mixture

which helps flush salt and encourages deep root growth

but a number are produced in succession

this cactus grows to a height of 20 cm

Astrophytum asterias nudum Size:2.5" Pot Use a liquid fertilizer duringThis form has a very characteristic glabrous stem lacking the white tufts of loose hairy scales typical of the common Astrophytum asterias. The smooth green epidermis show up the felty areoles. The plants during cold and dry winter rest often take a nice red coloring. Common Name: Sand Dollar Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, Star Cactus, Star Peyote Habit: It is a solitary (unless damaged) perennial stem succulent growing deep seated just flat to the ground