Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #3 Cactus Sulcorebutia lepida is the closest

Sulcorebutia lepida is the closest match I've come up with but I can't guarantee that ID is correct

It is a small clumping species with very attractive spines

Plants in the first two images are shown in 2

Give good light but protect from hot sun

These spines are short and stiff but are so numerous that the plant isn't that sharp to handle

Astrophytum asterias *variegated* #3 Cactus Sulcorebutia lepida is the closestAstrophytum asterias 'variegata' Family: Cactaceae. A beautifully variegated specimen the Sea Urchin cactus. This is the nuda form of the species (it has some flecking) so it shows the variegation even better. Makes beautiful yellow flowers with a red throat in summer. Fairly easy to care for, except it can be very fussy about overwatering especially in winter. In fact, you probably should water minimally if at all during the winter. Can take light