Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat and intense summer afternoon sun.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter and avoid keeping roots wet during extreme summer heat.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; use cactus mix amended with pumice in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, excluding flower stalks; clumps can gradually spread wider.
Bloom: Typically late winter through spring; timing varies with weather and growing conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, with most growth during milder weather.