Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Climbing or trailing 8 to 10 feet or more |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 1 1/2 to 2 inch spherical, spiny fruit |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cut end to callous over for 24 to 48 hours before planting in a well draining potting medium. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Epiphytic |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
hlutzow | On June 19, 2020 | Obtained plant cuttings |