| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Plant Height: | 3 feet (1 meter) |
| Plant Spread: | 3 feet (1 meter) |
| Leaves: | Glaucous Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Other: Does NOT produce fruit |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Does NOT flower |
| Flower Color: | Other: Does NOT flower |
| Flower Time: | Other: never |
| Underground structures: | Taproot Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: cactus thorns |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Fruit can take root and form a new plant without having to use its seeds; needs neutral soil pH |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Easy to root from stem segments |
| Pollinators: | Other: no pollination |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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