Xerophyte

Roots

Has a large, fleshy tap root below the surface of the compost.

Flowers

Large yellow, with a tinge of orange or brownish-yellow, from near stems bases.

Blooming Season

Blooms in spring.

Spines

Tiny, pectinated less than 1 mm long.

Stem

Fan shaped, thin, only about 5-10 mm thick, forming tiny brain-shaped mounds, and dark brownish-green coloured, but green in the new growth.

Areoles

Thin, elogate, brown felted.