Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees F 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 |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |