| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Leaves: | Other: Succulent leaves present on emerging growth but they fall soon after growth matures. Leaves are then replaced by spines which are actually modified leaves. |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: Fruit is dry when mature. |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Orange Pink Yellow Other: Flowers start out yellow and change to orange as they age. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Stem |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-86 degrees Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds may be extremely slow to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Individual pads form new plants; they must dry and callous for 10 days before planting |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |
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