Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The flowers are the most toxic part. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
tabbycat | On March 21, 2024 | Bloomed Just starting to bloom in pot that had 3 colors so we'll see if others bloom. |
tabbycat | On December 21, 2022 | Bloomed Smallest tidiest plasnt that hasnt outgrown small pot. Starting to bloom. Reddish orange but not exactly like old red Ive had a long time that now growa in a hanging pot. |
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