| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
