| 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. |
