Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Leaves: | Other: Leafless |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Cure stem segment until callused (10+ days). After potting, withhold water for two weeks. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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