| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 12-15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Up to 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Has long spines and awl-shaped green leaves near the stem tips |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Orange-red to Greenish-yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On August 19, 2022 | Obtained plant |
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