Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Bright orange red inner petals to yellow-orange outer petals |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 2-3 inches |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: germination can on average take from 2-6 weeks |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |