Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 3 feet or more |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep rose red |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Cuttings will form roots but will rarely form a caudex. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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