| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-15 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Pink Other: Pink-orange |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Stems cut below a node root easily. Cut a stem that has gotten leggy, let it dry out for at least a few hours to form a seal on the cut surface. Place the cutting in rooting medium kept moist, but not wet, until roots form. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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