The variegated shape of this cactus has the typical yellow areas in the exact points where chlorophyll is absent: these characteristics will never be the same from one plant to another, therefore each specimen will be absolutely unique and, for this reason, highly sought after by collectors. It is a variable cactus, with a globular shape that as it grows can also assume a cylindrical shape, green or bluish-green in color depending on exposure to the sun. It has whitish areoles from which the thorns come out that can take on sulfur yellow to an intense dark brown color. Its flowers, which grow at the top of the plant and bloom in spring, are tinged with pleasant dark yellow or orange notes.