Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
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) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Parentage: | Encholirium horridum x Hechtia rosea |