Xerophyte

Habit

Colony forming with branches from below, stems erect or semi-prostrate and ascending.

Central Spines

4(-5), forming a cross, lower one stronger often curving downward, 27-30 mm long.

Flowers

Funnel-shaped, very large, white with a pink sheen, 20-24 cm long.

Spines

Stiff, sharp, light horn coloured, carmine and thickened below.

Ribs

about 12 (bat varying from 9 to 15), low, rounded, slightly notched below the areoles, which are to 1 to 1,2 cm apart.

Stem

Cylindrical, 30-50 (or more) cm tall, glossy grass green, 6 to 8 cm. thick.

Radial Spines

10-20, shorter 6-9 mm long.