Astrophytum asterias nudum variegata 3 cm Grow from seed own root

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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

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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