| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: pea sized, glossy black berry |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: rarely white as described in literature, filaments pink in pink flowers |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 14 - 21 Depth to plant seed: place on soil surface ensure good soil contact Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
