| Life form | Succulent |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Origin | Eastern and Southern Africa. |
| Ease of cultivation | Easy |
| The size | In height up to 15-30 cm. |
| Growth rate | Low |
| Lifespan | For many years, the bush constantly gives new shoots. |
| Temperature | In the summer: room, in winter it is desirable not higher than 50-53,6 ° F. |
| Humidity | Low |
| Lighting | It should be in bright sun, but you can not put a plant next to the glass window, because of possible burns. |
| The soil | Suitable shop soil for succulents with a small addition of sand. For a mixture of own preparation, take: 3 parts of coarse sand or perlite, 2 parts of garden land, 2 parts of humus (leafy earth), 2 parts of peat, 1 part of charcoal and bone meal. |
| Watering | The top layer of soil between waterings in the summer should dry up. Watered approximately every 10-15 days, in November and February 1 time a month, in December and January almost no water. |
| Fertilizer | During growth, once a month, feed fertilizer for cacti, diluted twice. |
| Reproduction | From May to July stem cauliflower, which must first be dried. Root in peat, sand, water. Seed multiplication is possible in April. Seeds are germinated in a mixture of peat and sand, shoots appear after about 3-4 weeks. |
| Bloom | Abundantly blooms with colorful flowers that appear at the base of the shoots and very unpleasant smell. |
| Transfer | In the spring, every 2 years, shallow dishes are required. |
| Features of care | A winter rest period is required. |
| Difficulties | Rarely affected by pests. Root rot is possible with excessive watering. |
| Air cleaning | – |
| Toxicity | – |
