Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Chalky greenish-white with a thick waxy coating. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The flowers are the most toxic part. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Bees Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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