| General Description | Medium-sized rosette of fleshy, spine-tipped gray-green leaves with finely-toothed margins. |
| Shape | A fountain-like shape.
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| Landscape | Dry rock gardens, borders, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen.
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| Propagation | By suckers at plant's base and from bulbils along the flower stalk.
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| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to light shade in a well-draining soil. |
| Habitat | Arid areas of north-central and northeastern Mexico and South Texas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stemless, but removal of lower leaves creates a short trunk.
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| Fruit Description | Bright yellow flowers bloom on 50 cm branched stalks at maturity. |