Large rosette-forming succulent. Leaves almost flat, to c.15x9cm ± obovate, grey-green, papillate, distal margin ± truncate, reddish except for terminal mucro. Inflorescence 60-70cm high, grey-green, papillate. Rachis with small leaves similar in shape to vegetative ones, reddish. Calyx 9-10mm long; lobes ± lanceolate, pale greenish-cream. Stamens and styles subequal, white. Glands reniform, pale yellow, c.1mm wide.