Light: Bright indirect light or sheltered outdoor shade; tolerates low indoor light. In Phoenix, avoid intense afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Low water; let soil dry completely between thorough waterings. Water much less in winter, especially in cool conditions; never leave pots standing in water.
Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix amended with pumice or perlite; containers must have drainage holes.
Mature size: Typically 2–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide; established colonies can spread wider through rhizomes.
Bloom: Occasional and unpredictable on mature plants; flowering is uncommon indoors.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; frost-tender.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate in warm conditions with bright indirect light; slower in low light.