Common name: Shrek plant
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: South Africa
Plant description: an evergreen, sturdy succulent shrub that can reach 1.2 metres tall. It has leaves that resemble Shrek's ears hence, the common name Shrek plant. The long tubular green leaves have reddish tips. In late winter to spring small pink star-shaped flowers are borne.
Use: it can be used indoors and outdoors in rockeries, a water-wise garden, a bonsai and in pots.
Light and position: it thrives in full sun and semi-shade. In the shade, it loses the reddish tips and becomes completely green.
Water requirements: avoid overwatering as it does not like standing in water.
Special care: it needs a warm bright spot to thrive and well-draining soil.
Pest and disease: mealybugs and scale insects.
Propagation: using a stem and leaf cutting.
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