Care tag · 26
“Water the soil, not the rosette. Water left in the middle rots it.”
- 01
Light
At least 4 hours of morning sun, under a roof that keeps the rain off. Indoors they stretch and fade. - 02
Water
Only when the soil is completely dry, then water well. About once a week in hot, dry weather. - 03
Soil & pot
Gritty succulent mix with pumice or sand, in a pot with a hole. - 04
Feeding
A weak cactus feed once a month. - 05
What you'll need
- Cactus & succulent potting mix
- Pumice
- Cactus & succulent food
All available here at the nursery.
Something wrong?
Stretching tall, leaves spaced out
Not enough sun. Move it into more sun, a little at a time.
See-through, mushy leaves
Too much water. Let it dry out; remove the soft leaves.
Bottom leaves drying up
Normal. Pull them off gently.
Balcony or porch