Melocactus azureus Mesemb Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus

This is a summer growing Aloe that prefers it drier in the winter

stem forming relative of the Spider Plant

The cube shaped part isn't evident when young but as it matures it takes on a distinct square shape

Melocactus azureus Mesemb Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' TheMelocactus azureus Family: Cactaceae. This is a nice cephallium forming cactus with blue to blue green skin. It looks and grows like a normal cactus for several years but once it gets big enough the main plant stops growing but produces a large hairy inflorescence that continues to grow for the rest of the life of the plant. Eventually the inflorescence can be taller than the plant itself. This is more tropical than most cacti so it doesn't like cold