A succulent perennial forming a clump of pairs of thick, rounded, pale grey-brown leaves with near flat tops, with variable reddish brown markings along the fissure. White, daisy-like flowers are usually produced in late summer and autumn
Up to 10 cm
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
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| Autumn | ||||
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Grow in equal parts coarse sand and sifted topsoil, in a bright position with shelter from hot midday sun. May be grown outdoors in areas where temperatures do not drop below 5°C. From early summer to late autumn, water well, allowing the soil to dry out in between; apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly. Keep dry over winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagate by seed, sown in spring in a well-drained, ideally sterilised potting mix, at 18-22°C and kept moist. Plants can take up to three years to flower from seed. Some plants may produce offsets which can be removed for propagation
No pruning required
Generally disease-free, though may suffer from rot if over-watered