Description

💧 Watering
Water every 10–14 days in summer, letting the soil dry completely between waterings.
In winter, reduce to once every 3–4 weeks.
Always ensure pots have good drainage, the plant dislikes soggy roots.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun.
In Malta, thrives outdoors with partial shade during hot afternoons.
Too much intense sunlight may scorch leaves, while too little causes stretching.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Small, rounded green leaves grow in tight whorls along the stem, often showing red or pink edges under bright light.
Produces clusters of tiny white to pale pink star-shaped flowers in late winter or spring.
Ideal for hanging pots, rock gardens, or shelf displays.

🪴 Potting Mix
Use a well-draining cactus/succulent mix.
Add extra pumice or perlite to prevent compaction.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced succulent fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Avoid fertilizing during winter dormancy.

🚫🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, can cause vomiting or lethargy.
Keep out of reach of pets.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Known to help filter indoor air and increase oxygen, especially useful in dry indoor environments.

🌿 Additional Notes
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, perfect for Malta’s dry, sunny conditions.
Avoid frost exposure; best grown above 10°C.
Can be propagated easily from stem cuttings.
Great for container gardens, sunny shelves, or hanging planters.