burro's tail

Grow under glass in a mixture of 3 parts loam-based compost to 1 part leaf mould and 2 parts grit in full light and with good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half strength liquid fertilizer every month. Water sparingly in winter

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at 15 -184°C in early spring

May be attacked by aphids, mealybugs, scale insects and vine weevil