Thanks! You may be right about all the rain in that area. The dry spells should be just what it likes, but they do have a crazy rainy season.

Maybe if I leave it in a pot, so I can move it to shelter when it rains, it'll fare better? Plus better drainage. You think that'll help?

I just don't want to leave it behind. I grew it from 3 lobes - two layers high. And now it's 8 layers of lobes. If it stood up straight, it'd be about 2'.

They're super easy to make a start from. Just cut off a section two lobes deep and stick it in the dirt. Like that link said, don't even water, just ignore.


I had one lobe fall off my plant and stuck it in the ground. It took hold right away and even had a flower.



I would like to hear from anyone down there, if they grow something like this. There is a big cactus in the front yard of the place we put an offer on, but I don't know what kind it is - that's what made me wonder if this one would do okay there.