plover's eggs

Grow under glass in a sharply draining cactus compost, in full sunlight with good ventilation, or outdoors where winter temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F). Water during the growing season only when the soil has become dry, withhold water altogether in the winter months. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice

Remove faded flower stems

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or by stem or leaf cuttings in summer

May be susceptible to mealybugs and greenfly

Generally disease-free