| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Leaves: | Other: Green leaves present only on emerging growth. They are replaced by spines (modified leaves) on mature growth. |
| Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Fruit |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds may be extremely slow to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Individual pads form new plants; they must dry and callous for 10 days before planting |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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