Welcome to our eBay listing featuring the charming Astrophytum Asterias, also known as the Sand Dollar Cactus! This delightful succulent is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a unique and captivating addition to their plant collection.

Your purchase here will be the specific specimen identified in the photos - what you see is what you will be receiving! She is in a 2 inch pot (for size reference). This is a LIVE plant and is such a beautiful and unique cactus!

Plant Details:

Unique Appearance: The Astrophytum Asterias is renowned for its distinctive, star-shaped appearance, and it's sand dollar like appearance, which has earned it the nickname "Sand Dollar Cactus." Its compact, round body is covered in small, white tufts or flecks, resembling a starry night sky. This succulent's enchanting appearance is sure to capture your heart and become a conversation piece in your garden or home.

Low-Maintenance Beauty: The Star Cactus is beloved not only for its unique appearance but also for its minimal care requirements. Like most succulents, it thrives in well-draining soil and requires only infrequent watering. Place it in a sunny spot, and this low-maintenance wonder will thrive with minimal fuss.

Charming Blossoms: While the Astrophytum Asterias is captivating year-round with its starry appearance, it has an additional surprise in store. During the flowering season, it produces bright yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with its white flecks. These blossoms are a delightful spectacle that adds to the allure of this remarkable succulent.

Care Instructions:
Caring for your Astrophytum Asterias is a straightforward and enjoyable experience. Here are some care tips to ensure its optimal growth and continued beauty:

Initial Care: Prior to shipping, the cacti will be removed from its pot and its roots will be lightly trimmed and allowed to dry slightly, to prevent potential health issues in shipping. It will then be carefully packaged and sent to you with first class shipping. Once received, please remove it from the package and prepare your soil. It should be moist and well draining. It can help to make an indent in the soil to carefully place the roots inside of, and gently cover any exposed root. Do not disturb as it settles it's roots into the soil. When the soil surface is dry, gently water the plant by placing it's pot or container in a bowl of water so it can suck up the water from below. 


Lighting: Provide your cactus with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. A sunny windowsill or a well-lit spot in your garden is ideal. Avoid exposing it to intense, direct sunlight, which can lead to sunburn.

Watering:  Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The Star Cactus prefers to be kept on the drier side. Water sparingly, typically once every 2-4 weeks, depending on environmental conditions. Ensure that the pot has proper drainage to prevent overwatering.

Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus soil mix to ensure good aeration and drainage for the roots.

Container: If repotting becomes necessary, choose a container with drainage holes slightly larger than the current one. Repot during the growing season, typically in spring or early summer.


Elevate your plant collection with the charm of the Astrophytum Asterias! Add this unique and adorable succulent to your garden or indoor space and enjoy the captivating beauty it brings.. Your purchase includes one healthy specimen, ready to bring beauty and elegance to your cactus or succulent collection. Your purchase here will be the specific specimen identified in the photos - what you see is what you will be receiving!

Don't miss this opportunity to own a living star! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Happy planting, and may your succulent collection shine with the radiant beauty of the Astrophytum Asterias!

Please note we are a US Seller! Items will be shipped from within the US. We will only ship to United States customers. No International Shipping. We will do combined shipping, based on weight, quantity, and size of plants. If you purchase multiple plants and wait to pay and request an invoice when ready, we will provide you with a combined shipping total appropriate to the weight, quantity, and size of final purchases.


Upon receipt of plant - carefully open and remove plant from package. Cacti should be then placed on moist soil (it helps to create an indentation for the roots). Soil mix should be chunky, such as with the use of cactus soil that includes rocks, lyca balls, perlite, sand, and soil. Soil must be well draining. All containers for plants must have drainage holes. Cacti are best watered from the bottom when the top soil has dried out. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking, and never let them sit in standing water. 

If your temperatures will be below 40 degrees, we do suggest using heat packs. We sell heat packs separately as an add on item: https://www.ebay.com/itm/335082078250

If your temperatures will be below 40 degrees, we do suggest using heat packs. We sell heat packs separately as an add on item: https://www.ebay.com/itm/335082078250