Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Crassulaceae Parodia concinna Also known as

Parodia concinna  Also known as Notocactus

Aloinopsis villetii  An attractive little clumping mesemb with textured leaves that turn pinkish in high light

They look like sticks in the summer when dormant

black hooked spines and big magenta flowers

This Peru native is the smallest of the Cereoid cacti

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #2 Crassulaceae Parodia concinna Also known asAstrophytum asterias 'variegata' Family: Cactaceae. A beautifully variegated specimen the Sea Urchin cactus. This is the nuda form of the species (it has some flecking) so it shows the variegation even better. Makes beautiful yellow flowers with a red throat in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be very fussy about overwatering especially in winter. In fact, you probably should water minimally if at all during the winter. Can take light