| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Plant Height: | Up to 8 to 10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Up to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White and red Other: Double petal white with red or reddish pink edges. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Sap is poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 3 to 7 days Depth to plant seed: Shallow, cover with small amount of media Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Let cuttings callous for a few days before planting. Keep media moist but not too wet. Cuttings will take years to form huge roots. |
| Pollinators: | Other: Hand pollination Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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