| ID Characteristic | Rosettes of leaves. |
| Shape | Mat-forming and clumping. |
| Landscape | Specimen, in succulent collections or as a small accent piece or ground cover in arid gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagation by offset or seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers light shade in extremely well-drained soil. |
| Habitat | Coasts. |
| Leaf Description | Narrowly-triangular, spined, spreading glaucous leaves that form in 20 cm rosettes. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers on an unbranched extension in late spring. |
| Colour Description | Lush, rich green leaves with pale tan spines. The ends of the leaves may fade into a reddish-brown colour depending on the season and the climate. |
| Texture Description | Smooth. |
