Astrophytum ornatum Mesemb Gymnocalycium friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178

Gymnocalycium friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178 Variegated   A gorgeous variegated form of this Gymnocalycium that is dark orange to purple red in high light

plus the bumps are in rows

Inflorescence red to orange with purple-blue flowers

adding some branches as it matures

Astrophytum ornatum Mesemb Gymnocalycium friedrichii Agua Dulce LB2178Astrophytum ornatum Family: Cactaceae. A close relative of the Bishop's Cap cactus (A. myriostigma). The plant is strongly ribbed and covered with white felt. Unlike the Bishop's Cap this species forms numerous yellow spines. For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form, but will eventually become upright. Very old specimens can reach 6' or more. Don't worry if you have limited space, it can live in a 6" pots for many, many years