Astrophytum asterias

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Astrophytum asterias

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Re: Astrophytum asterias

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Re: Astrophytum asterias

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How big can they get in cultivation? Mine's about 5" across now.
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Astrophytum asterias with a mind-boggling flower color.
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The same plant, same day, different camera angle to show the riot of color on this one.
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