The Story
A compact South African succulent with clustered leaves that flush red to purple in bright light. Plants form dense rosettes to around 8 cm across and produce attractive pink flowers up to 2 cm wide during the warmer months.
Care
- Light: Best in partial shade outdoors or bright light indoors. Strong light enhances leaf colour.
- Water: Moderate watering in warmer months. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Very drought tolerant when mature.
- Temperature: Warm growing but tolerates mild frost if kept dry.
- Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
- Feeding: Use light fertiliser during active growth. Avoid high nitrogen to keep plants compact and colourful.
- Repotting: Can be left to clump tightly or repotted in warmer months into fresh mix.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Rosettes to 8 cm across
- Leaf colour: Green flushed red to purple in sun
- Flowers: Pink, 2 cm across, in summer
- Growth habit: Compact, slow-growing clusters
- Use: Pots, windowsills, succulent gardens
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
A compact South African succulent with clustered leaves that flush red to purple in bright light. Plants form dense rosettes to around 8 cm across and produce attractive pink flowers up to 2 cm wide during the warmer months.
Care
- Light: Best in partial shade outdoors or bright light indoors. Strong light enhances leaf colour.
- Water: Moderate watering in warmer months. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Very drought tolerant when mature.
- Temperature: Warm growing but tolerates mild frost if kept dry.
- Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
- Feeding: Use light fertiliser during active growth. Avoid high nitrogen to keep plants compact and colourful.
- Repotting: Can be left to clump tightly or repotted in warmer months into fresh mix.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Rosettes to 8 cm across
- Leaf colour: Green flushed red to purple in sun
- Flowers: Pink, 2 cm across, in summer
- Growth habit: Compact, slow-growing clusters
- Use: Pots, windowsills, succulent gardens
