Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry thoroughly; irrigate sparingly during extreme summer heat and reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use sandy or gravelly soil, a raised planting area, or a gritty cactus mix in containers.
Mature size: Typically 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; flower stalks reach about 2–3 feet tall.
Bloom: Annually in late winter to early spring once mature.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.