Frailea asteroides Crassulaceae The stems are rounded with

The stems are rounded with short spines

unlike most Agaves that send out runners

For several years the plant will grow bigger in a globular form

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Frailea asteroides Crassulaceae The stems are rounded withFrailea asteroides A tiny and cute species with round purple to green body with a depressed center. The spines are extremely small and form a nice ribbed pattern on the plant. Plant color varies on light conditions with more light giving stronger purple color. Flowers yellow. This is one of the smallest species with mature plants rarely reaching more than 2" or so in diameter. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful