Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I) Mesemb In the fall it goes

In the fall it goes dormant and drops the leaves

Lower light will cause the leaves to turn green

meaning they need good light & water in the fall through spring

Also called E

greenish brown with small dots

Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu' (I) Mesemb In the fall it goesAstrophytum 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