Astrophytum asterias X capricorne (E) Crassulaceae but the caudex could get

but the caudex could get sunburn in harsh summer sun

violaciflorus Also known as Echinofossulocactus

Matucana oreodoxa A very attractive bright green species

Plants are currently dormant with the old leaves trimmed off

It forms large pinkish beige flowers in the spring and summer

Astrophytum asterias X capricorne (E) Crassulaceae but the caudex could getAstrophytum asterias x capricorne A very interesting hybrid between two attractive Astrophytum species. The plants show the strong ribbing of A. capricorne, as well as the spines in some plants. It also has the sea urchin shape of A. asterias. Because these are first generation hybrids (i. e. not a cross that has stabilized after many generations) every plant is unique. They share common traits but each one is different from the other. Some look more