| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) 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 12 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leafless, has flat leaf-like stems |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cut stem to callous over before planting. |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
