| Shape | Upright columnar. |
| Landscape | In potted succulent collections, as an outdoor potted patio plant or in a small rock garden. |
| Propagation | By offsets. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in extremely well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil. Repot annually to encourage growth. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Sunny arid plains and deserts. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Globose stems that measure up to 0.5 m long and 0.2 m wide that are covered in wooly spines. |
| Flower Description | A circular pattern of showy cup-shaped blooms located near the crown, each measuring approximately 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. |
| Fruit Description | Small ovate to cylindrical fruit, measuring approximately 0.5 cm long and 0.1 cm in diameter. |
| Colour Description | Deep green succulent flesh, tan to white spines, orange-red fruits and flowers that range from magenta, orange to a creamy white. |
| Texture Description | Coarse. |
