Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | 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: | 1 to 2 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Green, flushed red when grown in full sun. Drought deciduous. |
Fruit: | Other: 5 or 6 locular capsule |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: White, flushed with pink or red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |