About
A compact, slow-growing evergreen succulent forming a rosette of aloe-like, pointed, roughly textured, fleshy, dark green leaves with small white spots. May produce small, pink to red flowers in spring and summer.
About the genus
A genus of hybrid, deciduous flowering trees with long, tapered dark green foliage and large, frilly pink or white flowers with striped throats, appearing in the summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors in a free-draining, peat-free cactus and succulent compost in bright, filtered light. Allow soil to dry out between watering and use a cact and succulent feed every two months during the growing period. Keep in a cool location of around 15℃ (59℉) to ensure dormancy during the winter months. Plants prefer to be pot-bound. Avoid over-watering and strong sunlight. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required, but remove dead or dying leaves as necessary
PropagationPropagate by leaf or stem cuttings or by division of offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, red spider mite and scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, root or crown rot and a leaf spot