Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Light green-grey leaves, with light pink or cream variegation. Dark green-grey veins. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Flowering is usually an indication the plant is preparing for its water rest and watering should begin to be reduced. |
Flower Color: | White |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: A pollinated seed pod will form a capsule that looks like a pentagon flower shape and will gradually dry to a brown color. It is closed when dry, but if water is placed on it, it will open out to release some of the seeds. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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