| Shape | Mounding. |
| Propagation | By offsets. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in extremely well-draining soils. |
| Pests | No known pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Arid and dry deserts and plains. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Glaborous spines overtop fleshy succulent bark. |
| Flower Description | Small non-showy flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Small ovate yet cylindrical fruits measuring approximately 0.5 cm long. Retain browned flowers at the apex. |
| Colour Description | Tan to cream wooly spines, deep dark green flesh and orange-red fruits. |
| Texture Description | Coarse. |
