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

Divide offsets with roots attached in late spring through early summer.


Botanic information
Leaf: The blue-green broad-lanceolate thick and fleshy leaves are sharply toothed along the margins and have an acuminate apex. The leaf is concave above and the underside is keeled.

Flower: The tubulate flowers are arranged in a terminal panicle that is held above the foliage on a branched scape that is up to 800mm (32in) tall. There are normally 3 to 5 branches and the flowering period varies from spring to autumn depending on climatic conditions.

Fruit: The spherical capsule ripens from green to brown may be papery or woody and produce flat or angular seeds. The seeds are viable but the plant may be 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.