Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Plant Height: | 5 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 inches |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Red club shaped to cylindrical, approx. 1/2 wide. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Bright pink to carmine or magenta |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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