Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae New growth is greenish but

New growth is greenish but soon colors up

They are the long arms that make up this plant

It seems to have thicker darker yellow spines

Under stress conditions this plant may turn purple

Protect from frost (it isn't as frost tolerant as the better known Ferocactus species)

Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae New growth is greenish butCynanchum pierrieri Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). This Ceropegia relative has stiff gray green stems and small yellow and white flowers. Plant is best grown in a hanging pot as it makes long hanging stems. Easy to grow. Use a well draining mix and water when the soil is nearly dry. Water very little or not at all in the winter as it can be rot prone if kept moist during dormancy. This plant likes more shade than most succulents and can be grown