This is a very slowly growing specie. Generally solitary but old specimens may cluster from the base. Flattened with dull grey-green or blue green epidermis, up to 9 cm high 4-10 cm broad (or more in culture).

Cultivation and Propagation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater ) keep rather dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C) Sun Exposure: Light shade.
Propagation:: Direct sow after last frost.(seldom produces offsets)