Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Red |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Stems cut below a node root easily. Cut a stem that has gotten leggy, let it dry out for at least a few hours to form a seal on the cut surface. Place the cutting in rooting medium kept moist, but not wet, until roots form. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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