Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Other: Leafless, plants have segmented stems. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: White tube with deep magenta margins |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Mature single segment cuttings. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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