Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Winter to Early |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |