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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