Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Cactus collections, potted succulent, rock gardens, as a large scale potted patio plant or as a specimen. |
Propagation | Division. |
Cultivation | Plant in extremely well-draining loose sandy to gravelly soil in full sun. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Dry plains. |
Bark/Stem Description | Rugged succulent bark. |
Leaf Description | Ovate succulent bodies that grow from a singular succulent trunk. |
Flower Description | Open cup-shaped flowers with large pistils. |
Colour Description | Medium green foliage, light tan spines, cream to tan bark and buttery pale yellow blooms. |
Texture Description | Smooth but spiny. |