| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry 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) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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