Plant Care

Light Requirements: Provide very bright light with at least 6 hours of strong sunlight each day. Bright light is important for flowering.

Water Requirements: Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain completely. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced or flowering-plant fertilizer during spring and summer according to product directions. Reduce feeding during winter.

Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.

Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures around 65–85°F. Protect from temperatures below about 50°F and never allow the plant to freeze.

Pet Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Humidity: Average household humidity is generally suitable. Avoid constantly humid or wet conditions.

Growth Habit: A striking succulent shrub with a swollen, water storing caudex and branching stems. It produces showy flowers during warm, bright growing conditions.