Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 6-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | Up to 12-15 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Carunculated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Parentage: | Barbillion x Mauna Loa |
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