Xerophyte

Description

Bright green stems with blunt ribs that protrude less than 1 cm and are slightly prominent where the areoles are borne.

Crested Growth

This is an attractive plant that forms beautiful crest covered in long, white, hair-like spines (which becomes more dense in strong light)

Spines

stems are covered in long, white, hair-like spines (which becomes more dense in strong light) to protect them from the mountain cold and hot sun. Hidden in this white down are long, needle-like spines straw-coloured.

Areoles

circular, greyish-white and felted, separated by slight depressions,