Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Plant Height: | 3-12 feet (up to 33 feet in nature) |
Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: Green irregularly shaped berry with few to many seeds and bracts |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Depth to plant seed: place on soil surface, ensure good soil contact |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |