Shape | Clumping. |
Landscape | Borders, rock gardens, containers, potted indoor or outdoor plant, within a succulent collection or arrangement or a specimen. |
Propagation | Division of offsets (pups). |
Cultivation | Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil in full to partial sun. Repot annually for optimal growth. |
Pests | Leaf spot and leaf rot; mites, aphids and mealybugs may be an issue. |
Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Flat, quartz outcroppings. |
Leaf Description | Leaf and perianth sizes vary by environment and sun exposure. Leaves broad-lanceolate, thick and fleshy; leaves measuring from 10 to 25 cm in length, 2 - 6 cm in width and 3 - 7 cm in thickness. Variegation visible in the form of small spots along the leaves. |
Flower Description | Drooping lanceolate-pinnate blooms, closed and facing downward, measuring between 1 - 3 cm in length along solitary flowering stems. |
Colour Description | Leaves vary in colour from bright, vivid to deep green hues, with creamy-white variegation. Flowers bloom in varying shades of orange to pinkish-orange. |
Texture Description | Smooth and waxy. |