| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry 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: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 30 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Long, dark green, slender leaves have sharp teeth along the margins. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: 3/4 to 1 inch long, red, cone-like, resembling a tiny pineapple. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Epiphytic |
