General Description | A bushy, succulent, evergreen perennial with long-stalked, triangular leaves. |
Shape | Upright and clumping.
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Landscape | Rock gardens, borders, potted indoor and patio plant, containers or as a specimen.
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Propagation | By seed or offsets in spring as well as leaf and stem cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location in full sun and well-drained soil containing loam and sand. In more temperate climates, grow under glass with good ventilation. Add perlite and sand to the loam-based potting mix.
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Pests | Mealybugs and vine weevil. |
Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
Habitat | Sandy plains to rocky outcroppings.
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Leaf Description | Long-stalked, triangular leaves which are concave and brown on the upper side, greyish-hairy beneath. |
Flower Description | Small urn-shaped greenish-yellow flowers to 6 mm in length. |
Texture Description | Soft and fuzzy.
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