| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 25 to 40 feet |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: 3 inch red, ovoid, fleshy; containing numerous glossy, black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
