| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Leaves: | Other: Leaves present as spines (modified leaves). |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
