An compact evergreen succulent, forming a rosette of short, broad blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins and tapering tips. Leaves are edged with sharp, dark brown teeth and tipped with brown spines at the tip
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
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 outdoors in summer, but needs to overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. In very hot summers, may benefit from light afternoon shade to prevent scorching. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice
Propagate by removing offsets in spring or autumn
No pruning required
May be susceptible to scale insects
Generally disease-free