It is endemic to the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa around Makhanda,[1] and also cultivated as an ornamental.

It has fleshy triangular leaves, a clumping habit, and blooms in autumn with yellow daisy-like flowers.

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

[2] In temperate zones it must be grown under glass to protect it from freezing temperatures.

It requires a standard cactus potting compost and a position in full sun, with low humidity.