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| Need | Care |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright light with several hours of gentle direct sun. Morning sun and filtered afternoon sun are ideal. Acclimate it gradually to strong outdoor sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. |
| Water | Use the soak-and-dry method: water deeply, then let the soil dry nearly completely before watering again. During active growth, this may be every 1–3 weeks indoors. In winter or during dormancy, water much less—sometimes only monthly. Avoid water collecting in the leaf crown. |
| Soil | Very fast-draining cactus or succulent mix. A pot with drainage holes is essential. |
| Size | Usually 12–24 inches tall and wide, though a mature flowering plant can become taller. Flower stalks may reach 2–3 feet. It spreads readily through offsets and plantlets. |
| Flowers | Tall, branched stalks carry hanging, tubular flowers, commonly greenish or pale pink with red-orange tips. Flowering is most common in winter or spring and generally occurs after the plant reaches maturity. The flowering stem may die back afterward, but offsets continue growing. |
| Frost tolerance | Not frost-hardy. Protect below about 40°F (4°C); temperatures near freezing can cause serious damage or kill the plant. It can grow outdoors year-round only in frost-free climates, approximately USDA Zones 10–11. |
| Fertilizer | Feed lightly with diluted succulent fertilizer during spring and summer. Avoid heavy feeding or fertilizing when dormant. |
Give it good airflow and avoid frequent small sips of water. Soft, translucent leaves or a mushy stem usually indicate overwatering or cold, wet conditions. The plantlets can be removed and rooted directly in dry-to-slightly-moist succulent soil. It is toxic if eaten by pets.
