Xerophyte

Flowers

Like those of the well known asterias yellow with a red throat.

Blooming Season

Spring to summer.

Spines

None.

Ribs

Usually 8.

Stem

Spherical flattened usually non-branched or few branched flat, violet. Diameter 3(8)16 cm. Height 2 to 6 cm.

Areoles

Round, cream-coloured till white hairy up to 6 (3-12) mm) of diameters. The areoles are normally set in a separation up to 10 mm

Violet Form

The schizochromic form (Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum violetSN|26435]]SN|26435]]) has bright magenta-violet stems due to the absence (or reduced production) of chlorophyll pigments