| Shape | Upright to clumping. |
| Landscape | As an accent plant in rock gardens, arid gardens, in potted succulent collections, as a potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Plant in loose, well-draining loamy or gravelly soils or cactus mix in full to partial sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Rocky plains. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth succulent flesh, areoles insignificant, 1 - 2 mm in diameter. Long thin spines protrude from areoles that, when juvenile, resemble hair-like fibres. |
| Flower Description | 2-4 overbearingly large cup-shaped blooms cover the apex of flowering bodies closely resembling hibiscus flowers with pistils developed and prominent. |
| Colour Description | Deep green succulent flesh decorated with pale cream areoles and tan-cream to creamy-yellow spines. Bright buttercup yellow blooms. |
| Texture Description | Smooth, hairy and spiny. |
