General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
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)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Fruit: Indehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

Common names
  • Alfilerillo
  • Patilon

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