The name 'Astroloba' comes from the Greek word “astros”, which means "star", due to its leaves, which have a similar shape. It has stiff and succulent leaves of a predominantly green color, of a triangular shape and with a spiky tip at the apex. It can reach a maximum height of 30 cm. During the flowering period, it blooms with small flowers that are somewhat reminiscent of the Haworthia's inflorescence.