Areoles are large with many trichomes covering the ribs.

The plant features nine to fifteen radial spines, each extending up to 1-4.5 cm, accompanied by one to four central spine reaching a length of up to 1-5.5 cm.

The fruit, approximately 1.5–2 cm long and 1-1.3 cm wide, starts off green and undergoes a darkening process as it ages.

[2] Plants are found growing in Cajamarca, Peru at elevations of 1150 to 2662 meters.

Plants are found growing on rocky slopes along with Armatocereus rauhii subsp.