Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Star Type (E) Cactus Mammillaria schiedeana An interesting medium

Mammillaria schiedeana   An interesting medium sized species covered in tufts of soft golden yellow spines

Flowers are small

thin blue-gray to greenish-gray leaves with many raised bumps

Keep drier in winter

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Star Type (E) Cactus Mammillaria schiedeana An interesting mediumAstrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The Japanese 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 the normal form or