| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | up to 24 inches tall in cultivation |
| Plant Spread: | individual stems up to 8 inches in diameter, but older plants cluster and will spread wider. |
| Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Other: Follows shortly after flowering |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow with deep red throats |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed: seeds should be covered by only a minimal layer of fine grit. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
| NikkiGerena | On May 8, 2017 | Seeds germinated |
| NikkiGerena | On April 26, 2017 | Seeds sown |
