Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Fruit: | Indehiscent |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Russet |
Flower Time: | Other |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Edible Parts: | Sap |
Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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