This cactus exemplar proudly displays its unique characteristic: the crested shape. Its fan-shaped crest is a mutation that will never be identical in two separate specimens, making each one unique and therefore highly sought after by succulents and collectors around the world. In its normal form L. stellatus is a cactus with a columnar bearing that reaches a maximum height of about 4 meters. Its stem is bluish green with marked and serrated ribs and between the cavities they have white and fluffy areoles. The spines are radiated in star-shaped form, some rather short, others very long and well straight; they fade on shades of grey, becoming black at the apex. Its beautiful flowers with a bell shape are white-pink and are nocturnal, they open as soon as the sun sets, they open completely around 3 in the morning and close around 7-9. This crested specimen cannot be missing in your collection