General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: Red: sinheitwih-kP
Flower Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Fall
Winter
Inflorescence Type: Cyathium
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Resistances: Birds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Not suitable for containers
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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Incorrect identification by Rica47 Mar 15, 2018 7:01 AM 1
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