Light: Full sun to light shade; in Phoenix, light afternoon shade can help prevent scorching, especially on newly planted specimens.
Water: Very low water once established. Water deeply but infrequently during hot, dry weather, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. Keep nearly dry in winter.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; sandy, gravelly, or gritty cactus soil is ideal. Use raised planting areas where native soil drains poorly.
Mature size: Usually 8–12 inches tall and approximately 2 feet wide.
Bloom: Typically blooms in spring; flowering varies with plant maturity and growing conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; retains its succulent pads year-round.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.