A stunning, compact, fast-growing, clump-forming succulent perennial to around 30cm in height, producing a single rosette of tongue-like, fleshy leaves with warty growths (known as 'caruncles') on the coral-blue to vibrant pink leaves. Bell-shaped, reddish-pink to yellow flowers may appear in the spring
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Generally disease-free