Light: Full sun to light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix, especially away from reflected heat.
Water: Low water; water deeply but infrequently during active growth, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. Keep nearly dry in winter; avoid frequent irrigation during extreme summer heat.
Soil: Very well-drained, gravelly or sandy soil; use a mineral-rich cactus mix in containers and raised planting areas in heavy soil.
Mature size: Typically 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; old clumps may spread wider.
Bloom: Flowers annually once mature, usually in spring, around April–May; timing varies with weather and exposure.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.