| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: pea sized, glossy black round or slightly flattened berry |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: rarely white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 14 to 21 Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
