Light: Bright light with morning sun and afternoon shade in Phoenix; acclimate gradually to direct sun to prevent scorching.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry completely; water sparingly in winter. Containers need more frequent checks during extreme heat.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use gritty cactus mix in containers or plant on a raised mound in heavy desert soil.
Mature size: Typically 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; size varies with growing conditions.
Bloom: Blooms once at maturity, usually after many years or decades. The flowering rosette dies afterward; any offsets can continue growing.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.