A succulent perennial, that can reach up to 3m in its native habitat, though is usually much smaller in cultivation. Thick, branching, articulated stems are pale greyish green with fine reddish purple lines, and linear to lance-shaped grey-green leaves cluster in spirals at the stem tips. Clusters of small, scented, white or yellow flowers are produced in summer or autumn, followed by fluffy seed heads
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in a free-draining, loam-based compost with extra grit, in full light and with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth. Containers may be placed outdoors in summer but plants will not tolerate frost. Plants may lose leaves in summer, this is an adaptation to limit water loss in the dry season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 13 - 18°C as soon as ripe, or by cuttings
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