Mexican hat plant

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with additional perlite, sharp sand or grit in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately throughout the year but more sparingly in winter. In the growing season feed a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by offsets

May be attacked by mealybugs and aphids

Powdery mildews and a rust may be a problem