Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds may be extremely slow to germinate |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Individual pads form new plants; they must dry and callous for 10 days before planting |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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