This is a grafted version of the . It has fan shaped branches that create a rigid and crowded cluster. This is a perfect succulent for any purpose, especially a decorative ornament.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy down to 28°F (-2°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: India, Sri Lanka, naturalized in the Caribbeans
Growth habits: Succulent shrub, much branched, up to 7' tall (2.1 m)
Watering needs: Keep dry in winter
Propagation: Stem tip cuttings, monstrose forms may have to be grafted
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz