Shape | Mat-forming and clumping. |
Landscape | Specimen, in succulent or aloe collections, as an accent piece or ground cover in arid gardens. |
Propagation | Propagation by seed or offsets. |
Cultivation | Plant in well-drained sand or loam of any acidity. Prefers full sun under glass. |
Pests | Scales and mealybugs. |
Leaf Description | Smooth matte leaves with small spines along the edges. |
Flower Description | A single branch forms in late autumn with trusses of long narrow flowers. |
Colour Description | Matte green leaves. Red flowers form in late autumn that fade to yellow with age. |
Texture Description | Smooth and leathery. |