Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; tolerates more sun when gradually acclimated, but avoid intense reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. Container plants need more frequent summer watering. Reduce watering substantially in winter.
Soil: Very well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil; use a porous cactus/succulent mix in containers.
Mature size: Typically 6–12 inches tall and 3–6 feet wide; may mound higher with age.
Bloom: May bloom in late spring or summer under favorable conditions; flowering is uncommon in cultivation.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; may shed leaves during cold, drought, or other stress.
Growth rate: Moderate with warmth and appropriate watering; slower under dry conditions.