Light: Bright light with morning sun and afternoon shade in Phoenix; acclimate gradually to stronger sun to prevent scorching.
Water: Low water; water deeply, then let soil dry completely. Water sparingly during extreme summer heat if growth slows, and keep nearly dry during cool winter weather.
Soil: Very sharply drained, gritty soil with substantial mineral content, such as pumice or coarse gravel. Avoid moisture-retentive soil and standing water.
Mature size: Typically 10–20 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide when mature and branched; much smaller in containers.
Bloom: Mature plants may bloom in late spring or summer; flowering is uncommon in young or container-grown specimens.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen succulent.
Growth rate: Slow.