Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, specimen |
| Height | 5' to 20' / 1.60m to 6.00m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |