Astrophytum asterias nudum variegata 3 cm Grow from seed own root

    🌵  Astrophytum asterias var. nudum – Species Overview Scientific name: Astrophytum asterias var. nudum Common name: Naked Sea Urchin Cactus (nudum = “naked” in Latin) Family: Cactaceae Origin: Native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas Status: Rare in habitat; widely cultivated       🌿  Appearance & Characteristics Body: Flattened, disc-shaped cactus, usually 2–7 cm tall and up to 15 cm wide Color: Smooth, bright green to blue-green — lacks the typical white trichomes (fuzz) found on regular A. asterias, giving it a “naked” appearance Ribs: 8 distinct ribs with minimal or no tubercles Areoles: Small, spaced evenly along the ribs; may have short, woolly hairs Spines: None (spineless cactus) Flowers: Bright yellow with orange/red centers, around 5–7 cm wide, appearing at the crown in summer Fruits: Small, woolly, pinkish-red with black seeds