Drought tolerant, regular water Makes nice background to annuals. Ground cover, wall plant, hanging basket, and planter. Excellent accent plant. Sprawling and prostrate. Loose, airy in texture.
Fleshy roots act as water-storage organs.
5' tuberous branches of armed cladodes, fine overall texture. Small white flower in spring, followed by red berries. Prune to the ground every 2 to 3 years. Propagation by seed and division.