A large, perennial succulent forming a rosette of stiff, grey-green, spine-tipped leaves, with pale yellow margins. An architectural plant for a large conservatory
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
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Grow under glass in cactus compost, water freely when in growth, but keep almost dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Can be moved onto the patio during the summer months but this cold-sensitive variety needs to overwinter in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed or by offsets
No pruning required
May be susceptible to scale insects
Generally disease-free