In the Portland metro area, many exotic succulents are often betwixt and between living indoors and out because they like the summer sun, but can't handle freezing temps and/or frost. Soggy roots and clay soils often spell death for these desert dwellers so we encourage owners of plants such as this Crinkle-Leaf Plant to grow them in a pot with well-draining soil. They can be moved outdoors in the summer then retreat to warmer, dryer climes in the winter, kind of like snow birds!

This Adromischus is easy to transport between house and outdoor garden, staying low (three to five inches tall) and forming a loose rosette that can be up to five inches across. If a leaf happens to break off, you may place just the very base of the leaf in potting soil, then wait for it to root.