| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
