A spreading succulent bush 2m in height with thick fleshy twisted base and short branches, deciduous obovate, fleshy leaves glossy dark green with pink midrib, 8cm long when young sometimes with minute hairs, numerous showy 5cm flowers with spreading petals in wide range of colors ranging from carmine, rose, white, pink etc are found.

This plant is ideal for rockeries as it can withstand dry drought conditions. It is most suited for light soils. It cannot tolerate water logging. It flowers profusely in the summer months. Hot climate is most suited for it cultivation and it can planted in sunny areas. Seeds are produced from September to May. Seeds have a very low shelf life and have to be planted immediately. I This plant responds well to training as a bonsai plant. In such cases some pruning and wiring maybe necessary. Over watering leads to total leaf fall and rotting. Responds well to organic liquid manuring at monthly intervals.

Propagation: Seeds and grafts