Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed from spring to summer in pots and cover them finely with quartz grit, then moisten. Lay piece of glass over the pot and maintain a temperature of 10ş to 20ş C. (50ş to 68ş F). Remove glass after germination, and then prick out when large enough to handle and pot up.

Take cuttings during the growing period by removing a piece of the stem and allowing it to lay aside for a few days so the protective skin can form over the cut. Plant up into a well-drained media, where they receive ample light and water sparingly at first. As roots develop the plant may be watered more regularly, but never allow the soil to be constantly wet.
Divide the clump during summer.

Botanic information
Leaf: The white felty elongated areoles have 10-12 almost straight straw coloured radial spines up to 20 mm (ľ in) long. The1-4 reddish central spines are up to 76 mm (3 in) long and are stiff, sometimes flattened and has a pungent apex.

Flower: The solitary greenish-yellow cyathiform flowers have broad spathulate petals and appear towards the top of the plant at night (diurnal) during midsummer.

Fruit: The red-brown berry splits open when ripe and should be overripe before harvesting the seeds.The small black soft seeds are pitted and are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.