Mat-forming succulent with reddish stems. Leaves on vegetative shoots to c.5mm long, subterete (slightly angular), bright or deep green, those on lowering shoots to c.8mm long and more distant. This "form" rarely flowers. Inflorescence stems to c.7cm long, pinkish, leafy. Inflorescence flattened, the small number of flowers densely arranged. Petals 3-4mm long, lanceolate or sub-rhombic, white, > red-tipped sepals 2-3mm long. Anthers deep red. Carpels white. Stamens c.3mm long.