height | 5–7ft | |
width | 6–8ft | |
tolerates | Drought, Heat, Pots | |
water needs |
Low – Moderate | |
water info |
While this plant is drought tolerant it receives consistent, though intermittent, rains where it grows in habitat from Honduras, through Guatemala and into Chiapas in Southern Mexico. Being very rare in cultivation it is unkown how drought tolerant it is in a garden setting, but typical wet to dry succulent watering is recommended. | |
hardy to |
23F | |
exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun | |
indoor outdoor |
Outdoor | |
drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil | |
fertilizing | All Purpose | |
origin | Central America | |
california native |
No | |
sunset zones |
13–H2 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.