Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Fern |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Glaucous Evergreen |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |