Propagation
Sow fresh seeds in flats and placed under glass. Prick out when large enough to handle and pot up individually.

Stem cuttings taken during early spring.
Division of the clump during spring.


Botanic information
Leaf: There are up to 80 thicken fleshy oblong to obovate leaves that are up to 50 mm (2in) wide and have an acuminate to cuspidate apex. The leaves are covered in a white powdery wax and spent foliage is persist on the plant and form a papery texture.

Flower: The small pendant to spreading stellate flowers have 5-fused sepals and petals that are pale pink. The greyish pedestal is accompanied by a leafy bract and the flowers are arranged in an axillary cyme that is up to 750mm (30in) tall and appears from early to mid summer.

Fruit: There are 3-5 small follicles that are arranged in a cluster and contain numerous narrow-ovoid brown seeds that are up to 1 mm long. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly 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 spots on 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.