| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 6-8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | Up to 12 inches or more |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Pink White Other: Magenta |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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