| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| 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) |
| Leaves: | Other: Leafless. Plant has flattened leaf-like stems |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Green Red White Other: Scarlet red with greenish throat. |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Allow cut stem to callous over before planting. |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
