Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Plant Height: | Erect or sprawling, 4 to 8 feet |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 3 inch elliptical, reddish-orange |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal Other: Each flower opening late evening and lasting only one night. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cut end to dry and callous over for a few weeks before planting. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |