| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2-5 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright red to pinkish-red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68ºF-70ºF Days to germinate: 14-28 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cuttings to dry and callous over before planting. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
