About

A drought-tolerant succulent, reaching 10-60cm, with fleshy rosette. It produces flowers on tall stems.

About the genus

Lepismium are evergreen cacti with flattened stems, toothed on the margins, and bearing small bell-shaped white flowers, followed by fleshy berries

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens

Care notes

CultivationGritty soil, full sun
PruningMinimal care
PropagationOffsets, leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot