Not particularly difficult to grow using a well-drained, cactus compost and exposed to bright light. It is a winter grower, dormant in the summer. In the growing season water when the roots are almost dry, prefer little or no water in summer, depending on size. Winter minimum temperature is 5ºC but better at 8ºC. The leaves easily drop off in cool conditions. Repot every 2/3 years using the above compost with added slow-release fertilizer. This species usually stay compact but if the plant gets leggy with time it is possible to prune it during the growing period to keep it tight and to encourage caudex enlargement. It can be cut back severely and will quickly recover when growth starts in the spring.