Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Bristly, spiny, ovoid, red |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cut end to dry and callous over for several days; plant in a well draining potting medium. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |