| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds may be extremely slow to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Individual pads form new plants; they must dry and callous for 10 days before planting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| hlutzow | On February 15, 2020 | Obtained plant cuttings |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On August 17, 2022 | Transplanted |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Lots of buds! by purpleinopp | Aug 24, 2022 10:01 AM | 0 |
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