Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I)

Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I)Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but with ribs that look like they fold under each other! 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

Mammillaria plumosa  A very attractive clumping Mammillaria

Copiapoa laui  This is the smallest Copiapoa

Makes beautiful yellow or red flowers in summer

Aloe haworthioides  An uncommon species that is one of the smallest of all Aloes

Flowers are pink

Pelargonium alternans An unusual succulent relative of the well known flowering Pelargonium or "Zonal Geranium"

This is a cold sensitive species that should be kept above 50F

Is more shade tolerant than most succulents (though it still needs good light)

but be careful not to overwater as tap rooted species are more sensitive to rot

The caudex itself is extremely attractive

Produces big yellow flowers with a purple stigma

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