beschorneria [Flamingo Glow]

In warmer areas, grow outside in a sheltered position in sharply drained, humus-rich loam, in full sun; in more frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse in full light, in standard cactus compost or John Innes No. 2 with extra grit or fine gravel, and water moderately, with balanced liquid fertiliser once a month, from late spring to summer, and sparingly in winter; for more advice, see hardy cacti and succulent cultivation

No pruning required

Propagate by division, by separating offsets in early spring; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Generally pest-free but may be affected by scale insects

Generally disease-free