Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1-4 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Leafless |
Fruit: | Other: Green, spherical with 4 to 5 ribs; brown to black seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Mature single segment cuttings. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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