Strongly branched, often creeping. Stems up to 1/2 in diameter. Ribs ±10, flat. Areoles 1/2 in apart. Spines numerous small, needle-like, brownish-yellow. Flower 6in diameter, white, strongly scented. Outer petals are brownish to greenish-white, narrow. Style greenish, upper part cream. Fruit 7 cm long, 3in diameter, pink.