Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (K) Cactus In time the stems will

In time the stems will grow longer and branch

The plant forms thin vining stems with very narrow leaves

Shortly after they leaf out

Like the normal form

As the leaves mature over the following months they become more purple gray

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (K) Cactus In time the stems willAstrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' Family: Cactaceae. The Japenese Sea Urchin cactus. One of the most attractive forms of Astrophytum. This cultivar is like the normal Sea Urchin cactus but with a much patterning of white flecks. 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