Xerophyte

Habit

It is a low growing cactus species, usually clumping often in colonies of 10 stems or more.

Central Spines

1 (occasionally 2), up to 7,5 cm long and 0,5 mm in diameter.

Flowers

Paler than the type, orange-red or salmon pink, up to 8 cm in diameter.

Blooming Season

April-May, open day and night. Fruiting 2-3 months after flowering.

Spines

Mostly undifferentiated between radials and centrals.

Ribs

(8-)10 -11(-12), not markedly tuberculate.

Stem

20-35 cm long, 5-10 cm in diameter, darker green in color compared to the other varieties.

Radial Spines

5-12.