Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during winter and periods of extreme heat when growth slows; avoid leaving water in the rosette.
Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 0.5-1 ft wide
Habit
Rosette succulent
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
An ornamental succulent with broad, fleshy leaves and deeply ruffled edges, forming a sculptural rosette with red, pink, and blue-green tones.
Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun and reflected heat in Phoenix.
Water: Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during winter and periods of extreme heat when growth slows; avoid leaving water in the rosette.
Soil: Very well-drained cactus/succulent mix amended with pumice or coarse mineral grit. Containers must have drainage holes.
Mature size: Approximately 8–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, excluding flower stalks; older plants may develop taller stems.
Bloom: Established plants may bloom in spring or summer; flowering varies with growing conditions.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; frost-tender.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate, with slower growth during extreme heat or cold.