Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #11 Mesemb Tephrocactus geometricus An unusual purplish

Tephrocactus geometricus    An unusual purplish gray cactus with round ball shaped stems

This is one of the species with a flower that has a foetid smell

Keep drier in winter and protect from frost

Rebutia fulviceta A purple green cactus with brown spines

I am a little unsure of the exact identity of this plant

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #11 Mesemb Tephrocactus geometricus An unusual purplishAstrophytum 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