Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Leaves: | Other: Leaves present as spines (modified leaves). |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Light Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |