Soft, mushy, translucent leaves

Overwatering. Let the soil dry fully and water far less often.

Leggy stems with sparse leaves

Not enough light. Move to a brighter spot with some direct sun.

Needs a stretch of long, dark nights to set buds. Give it about 6 weeks of 14-hour nights in total darkness to trigger flowering.

Root rot from staying wet. Repot into fresh dry succulent mix and trim any rotted roots.

Houseplants

A drought-tolerant succulent that throws up dense clusters of long-lasting flowers in hot reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows.

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Light

Bright, indirect

Where to put it

Bright light, including some direct morning sun, keeps it compact and blooming. Too little light means few flowers and stretched stems.

Watering

About every 2 weeks, less in winter.

Soil mix

A gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.

Pot

A pot with drainage; terracotta helps the soil dry out between waterings.

Repotting

Every 1–2 years, only sizing up slightly.

Propagation

Take a stem or leaf cutting, let it callus for a day, then root in dry succulent mix. Easy.

Pets

Toxic to pets if eaten.

Soft, mushy, translucent leaves. Overwatering. Let the soil dry fully and water far less often.
Leggy stems with sparse leaves. Not enough light. Move to a brighter spot with some direct sun.
Will not rebloom. Needs a stretch of long, dark nights to set buds. Give it about 6 weeks of 14-hour nights in total darkness to trigger flowering.
Wilting despite moist soil. Root rot from staying wet. Repot into fresh dry succulent mix and trim any rotted roots.