Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Leafless, evergreen stems. |
Fruit: | Showy |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Nocturnal, opening at night. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Self |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Epiphytic |