Quick care guide
Several hours of bright light; acclimate gradually to stronger sun.
Soak the mix, then let it dry deeply before watering again.
Prefers ordinary to dry indoor air.
Very fast-draining succulent mix.
Light and placement
Several hours of bright light; acclimate gradually to stronger sun. Place the plant where it can remain stable rather than moving it repeatedly. Watch the newest growth: smaller leaves, stretching or leaning usually mean the plant needs more usable light, while pale scorched patches can follow sudden exposure to strong sun.
Window direction is only a starting clue. Distance from glass, curtains, nearby buildings, trees and seasonal sun angle can change light dramatically. Move the plant gradually when increasing exposure.
Watering and roots
Soak the mix, then let it dry deeply before watering again. Water thoroughly when the plant’s root zone is ready, then let excess leave the drainage hole. Empty cachepots and saucers. A plant in lower light, a larger pot or a moisture-retentive mix will usually dry more slowly than the same species in warm bright conditions.
Very fast-draining succulent mix. Repot only when roots are crowded, the mix has decomposed, or drainage behaviour has changed. A modest increase in pot size is safer than surrounding a small root system with a large volume of wet mix.
Growth, pruning and propagation
Rosette-forming succulent with offsets. Prune with clean tools and remove only damaged or unwanted growth. Cleaning leaves helps you notice pests and allows light to reach the surface.
Propagation: Separate rooted offsets rather than using leaf cuttings.
Common problems
Soft leaves and rot from wet soil, stretched growth from low light, and sun scorch after sudden exposure. Diagnose by checking soil moisture, root condition, light and recent changes before adding fertilizer or pesticide. Damaged leaves may not recover, so judge improvement by healthy new growth.