Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and prolonged summer afternoon sun.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry thoroughly. Container plants need more frequent checks during summer. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Very well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Use cactus mix amended with pumice in containers; avoid heavy soil and standing water.
Mature size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide; flower stalks rise above the foliage.
Bloom: Seasonal flowering during milder weather, generally fall through spring; timing and repeat bloom vary with growing conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on temperature and watering.