A mat-forming succulent to 5cm tall, with erect, 4-angled, toothed stems, the tips tinged red. In summer it bears solitary, pale yellow, star-shaped flowers; these emit an umpleasant smell to attract pollinating flies
Up to 10 cm
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Under glass grow in standard cactus compost, topdressed with grit. Provide low humidity, with bright filtered light in summer, full light in winter. From spring until early autumn water moderately, applying a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-5 weeks. Keep dry at other times, but water sparingly on warm winter days to prevent shrivelling
Propagate by seed sown at 18-24°C in spring. Take stem segment cuttings in spring and summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to stem rot if overwatered