Tephrocactus geometricus Cactus Flowers are small

Flowers are small

so it likes water in the cooler months and should be kept drier in the summer

The spines are yellow to light brown and it produces big pink flowers in the spring and summer

Last image shows the flowers

Gasterias are primarily winter growers so give more water in the cooler months and less during the hot months

Tephrocactus geometricus Cactus Flowers are smallTephrocactus geometricus An unusual purplish gray cactus with round ball shaped stems. New stems are jointed and give a unique look to the plant, basically a sculpture of stacked balls! Easy to grow. Give good light and protect from frost. It seems a little more rot prone than the average succulent, but isn't something you should be too concerned about. Just make sure the soil is nearly dry between waterings. Joints break off very easily so avoid