Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 18ş to 21ş C. (64ş to 75ş F).

Take stem cuttings during summer and allow the wound to callus then place in a sandy mix and occasionally water allowing roots to form.

Botanic information
Leaf: The fleshy mid-green spathulate leaves have prominent mid rib and the margins are tinged in red. The leaves are arranged in a loose rosette and the apex is cuspidate.

Flower: The small stellate flowers are arranged in a terminal panicle up to 300mm (12in) long and held above the foliage on a tall scape during early summer. Once the flower has finished the branch dies back.

Fruit: The small follicle appears in clusters and produces many tiny seeds. The small seed is not commonly used and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.


Culture
Succulents are easy to care for pot plants and are excellent as children`s first houseplant. They can tolerate a great deal of neglect and mismanagement allowing beginners to tune their horticulture talents.

These plants prefer hot days and cool nights and during winter tolerate temperatures that fall to 4.5şC (40şF). Bright indirect light is essential and if grown in full sun some shade is required.
When watering allow the compost to dry a little before re-watering. Reduce watering during winter to once a month. The soil must be well drained and never allow it to become boggy as this will result in the plant rotting. Misting the leaves is not required and the plants prefer fresh air. Houseplants should be placed near an open window.

When re-potting select a shallow pot that is just larger than the current one and pot up during spring in a loam based gritty potting mix.

General plant symptoms
Stem elongation is normally the result of too much water or lack of light. Rotate the plant to even growth and place in a brighter position.

Brown spotson the leaves is an indication of under-watering, be certain that the soil is well drained and water regular, as succulents require ample moisture during summer.

Defoliation suddenly results from watering with cold water. The plants prefer tepid water or the plant loose leaves from under-watering.