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Ornamental - Popular succulent for hanging baskets, containers, and wall planters. May be mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Mexico
Thrives in rocky crevices and on cliffs. Prefers warm, dry climates.
It is trailing succulent with long cascading stems ideal for hanging baskets. Forms a loose mounding shape when potted.
Stem is fleshy, rope-like that become pendulous (drooping) over time, can reach lengths of 100 cm or more. Color can vary from green to brown as the plant matures.
Leaves are spindle-shaped, fleshy, up to 5 cm long, 1 cm wide, arranged in a close spiral around the stem. Leaves have a distinctive silver-blue cast to them.
Flowers are found rarely, but when it does, it produces clusters of pink to deep red, star-shaped flowers at the tips of the stems.
Fruit is small, dry follicle containing tiny seeds. Not a prominent feature.
Flowering: Infrequently, usually in summer.