Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (K) Mesemb Keep dry when it drops

Keep dry when it drops its leaves in the fall

Please note that the leaves may have minor scars and scratches on them

This reminds me a lot of the far more expensive Coryphantha elephantidens inermis (but with curved spines)

Likes the soil moist but not wet during the growing season and drier in the winter

unlike most Agaves that send out runners

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (K) Mesemb Keep dry when it dropsAstrophytum 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