The plant arrived promptly. It shows many signs of meticulous care including careful pruning and staking; and its health is highlighted by vigorous new growth.
It is absolutely not 30" tall let alone 36"; but it may be 26" inches tall in a few places, measuring from the bottom of the pot. It is, however, well branched and it spreads out more than twelve inches in each direction. I think it has better indoor plant presence for its good horizontal development than if it were a taller whip. Very pleased.
The plant showed up in good condition...thanks
Pink not as bright as the picture yet but plant is healthy. It appears however slightly travel stressed from traveling via mail from California to Illinois. I set it for now in indirect sunlight and gave it a tiny bit if distilled water. After 10 days I will repot in a pot the next size larger in succulent soil. I think it will be fine.