It grows as a moderately-sized, mostly solitary or mildly clustering rosette that occasionally produces a short, sturdy trunk over time. Its fleshy, tapering leaves display a vibrant bright summer green color under normal conditions, but like many Madagascan succulents, it possesses fascinating color-shifting alchemy. When exposed to drought, cold winter weather, or intense sunlight stress, the foliage beautifully morphs to rich shades of brownish-red and copper.
