Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 inches |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Red/Burgundy berry type, 1 to 3 inches, ripens summer to fall. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Other: Funnel-shaped, late spring, 1 to 3 inches in length, 2 inches wide |
Flower Color: | Other: The flowers are pale green to brownish-yellow and bloom at the crown of the plant, lasting a couple of days. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Grafting |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |