General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 12 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Fruit: Other: Small, oval yellow pods containing numerous tiny seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Lily Thorn

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Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2017
Comments:
  • Posted by Dutchlady1 on May 24, 2017 2:36 PM concerning plant:
    This attractive shrub is native to Cuba and the Bahamas, also occurring in the Florida Keys. There are small spines on the slender branches. The flowers are surprisingly large and numerous. This plant is suitable for use as Bonsai.

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