Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the pot. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing only enough to prevent the leaves from shriveling.

Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot.

Prune to maintain shape or remove dead or damaged leaves and flower stalks. Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife. You can also prune to encourage branching or to propagate new plants from cuttings.

Easily propagated from offsets (pups) that grow around the base of the parent plant. Gently separate these with a clean knife and allow the cut end to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.

Leaf cuttings are also possible.

Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix.

Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.