Firm triangular leaves form a compact rosette marked by raised white bands or dots. Give bright indirect light; harsh sudden sun can scorch leaves. Water thoroughly, drain completely, and wait until the mix is dry. Keep drier in winter and protect from frost.
Standard soil mix
Use two parts coarse mineral aggregate, one part potting mix, and one part fine bark or coarse sand in a container with an open drainage hole.
Flowering and propagation
Representative zebra-type inflorescence; not diagnostic to species. Photograph: Karpenko-sv, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Small pale flowers appear on slender stalks. Separate rooted offsets after the cut surface dries.
Eastern Cape plants often grow among rocks or under partial shelter. Filtered strong light, excellent drainage, and rainfall separated by drying periods explain the basic indoor care pattern.
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