Provides extra color to cactus and succulent gardens. Rounded form would stand out when contrasted with spiky plants such as Yuccas or the fine-textured foliage of the creosote bush and the whitethorn acacia. Can be planted in a pot to make a fine patio accent. Rounded form reaching 5 feet tall with diameter of 2 feet. Thick green skin supports clusters of 2-inch long hooked central spines with smaller radial spines.
Spines are reddish, turning gray with maturity.
Yellow, orange and maroon flowers to 2 inches wide bloom atop the plant from June to August. Leave enough distance from high circulation areas when planting.