Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 15-40 feet |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Other: Allow cutting end to callous over before planting. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
Blondmyk | On October 9, 2014 | Transplanted Transplanted to larger pot using 6" pot and Miracle Gro Cactus, Palm and Citrus soil mix with extra Perlite added for extra drainage. Current plant height is 7.25" and the plant has grown approx. 3" total during the Spring and Summer of 2014. |
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