Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix. Protect from intense western exposure and reflected heat; acclimate gradually to stronger sunlight.
Water: Low water needs. Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely. Reduce watering substantially during winter and avoid watering cold, wet soil.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential. Use a gritty cactus mix with pumice or coarse mineral aggregate; plant in raised beds or containers where native soil drains poorly.
Mature size: Approximately 6–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide as an offsetting clump; dimensions vary with age and growing conditions.
Bloom: Typically blooms in spring through early summer, sometimes repeating during warmer months. Individual flowers are short-lived.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen succulent; ornamental green stems rather than persistent leaves.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate during warm weather with appropriate watering.