Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade or bright filtered light in Phoenix; protect from intense summer afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry completely. Container plants need more frequent checks in summer. Keep nearly dry during cool winter weather.
Soil: Very well-drained, gritty soil; use a mineral-rich cactus mix in containers. Plant slightly raised in heavy soil and keep mulch away from the crown.
Mature size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide, excluding the flower stalk.
Bloom: Blooms once at maturity, usually after many years. The flowering rosette dies afterward; any offsets can continue growing.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.