Astrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' aka 'Taiho-Gyoku' Crassulaceae giving a wet paint look

giving a wet paint look

However it looks like the unrelated Stapeliads

Fewer spines means the smooth bright green skin of the plant stands out

The horizontal white bands are smeared and spotty

The plant is covered in wavy ribs and long spines

Astrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' aka 'Taiho-Gyoku' Crassulaceae giving a wet paint lookAstrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' Also known as Taiho Gyoku. This variety has thick black spines. These spines become thicker, denser, and more numerous as the plant matures. Flowers are big and yellow with a red center. They are produced off and on during the warmer months. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful watering. Protect from frost. You will receive the plant shown in the last image. Plant shown in a 3. 5"