Mexican firecracker

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months

No pruning required

Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring

May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids

Generally disease free