Orbea ciliata

Under glass grow in standard cactus compost, topdressed with grit. Provide low humidity, with bright filtered light in summer, full light in winter. From spring until early autumn water moderately, applying a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-5 weeks. Keep dry at other times, but water sparingly on warm winter days to prevent shrivelling

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at 18-24°C in spring. Take stem segment cuttings in spring and summer

May be susceptible to mealybugs and root mealybugs

May be susceptible to stem rot if overwatered