A spreading perennial succulent with multiple branching stems, that form rosettes of fleshy, spoon shaped grey-green leaves with pointed tips. Leaves flush reddish-pink in strong light or cold temperatures. Flowers are yellow and produced in clusters on short stems in spring
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings
No pruning required
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and vine weevils when grown under glass, and to slugs and snails when grown outdoors
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots