A mounding succulent with purple fleshy foliage growing to 20cm tall and 20cm wide. It is low maintence and easy to grow, the only care it needs is watering whenever the the foliage begins to wrinkle and, if potted, yearly applications of slow release fertiliser. It grows well in containers, along paths, in small gardens and in succulent gardens. It should be grown in a full sun to part shade location in well draining soils.