Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: When grown in high light, leaves attain shades of red, from deep bronze, maroon red to warm red. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Pale pinkish white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
hlutzow | On July 27, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event Noticed new variegation. |
hlutzow | On March 8, 2019 | Obtained plant |
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