| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Leaves: | Other: Leaves present as spines (modified leaves). |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Endangered: This plant is listed as endangered in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
