Perennial: Native to Madagascar. An interesting & attractive small slow growing succulent subshrub, has velvety grey lvs w/chocloate colored edges. Compact. Its thick lvs are for water storage purposes, which means watering less often. Grown for it's foliage in homes or offices. Use as an accent or small ground cover plant. Rarely blms. Blm color: greenish-wht. Ht: 1.5'. Prefers bt. light to full sun & well-drained soil. USDA Z9.