| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other: pea-sized, glossy black berries |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood Other: up to 2.5 or 3 cm in diameter, white or rose coloured to pink, filaments white, anthers golden yellow |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 14 to 21 Depth to plant seed: on surface, ensure good soil contact Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
