General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Variegated
Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Fragrant
Other
Flower Color: Red: kHpno ti
White
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall: tmeaNr-m- y vSpuya bn beorJle deeM
Fall
Inflorescence Type: Raceme
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Dye production
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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