I read somewhere to lay them down, so I experimented with a few... they didn't like it. The ones I stuck into gritty mix have done great.

Contrary to common advice here, I don't totally withhold water until roots. Instead, I bottom water just a little -- to entice them to reach down for it. :-) That method has worked well for me with many different types of succulents.

Pics below from April and recently. Some of those are from quite leggy, dry pieces that a friend was going to throw away.

I have given very many away, started from mostly broken pieces. It seems to be a plant that once you get it, you could have it forever :) And it seems to grow in just about any substrate - I do not bother giving them any special treatment.

You know it blooms, right? Many ppl don't like the 'scent' but I don't mind...

I also don't find the bloom scent bothersome.

I think they look neat when very compact, but I don't have enough natural light for them, and I haven't given them a coveted space under the grow lights. Wintering in south-facing window isn't enough to keep them as compact as I like. Outside in summer they only get full sun for a few hours mid-day, and the rest is through thick tree leaves. I think those youngin's above look OK, but could be more compact.

Rina, do you manage to keep yours compact?

Full sun outdoors - and supplemental lights thru the winter. But nothing beats the sunshine. I also put them in 'leftover' spots under lights, so they don't look their best - but change soon after going outdoors. Here is good example - outside just for couple of weeks, difference between old growth and new is quite visible:

Old plants get some woody stems and become quite sprawling. Being such easy propagator, I often just toss those on compost heap. I still have parts of original plant, that has been propagated and trimmed when needed. Here is one last spring, before necessary trim and getting more of sunshine:

I do have problems waiting... But I will have to try planting them standing. Mine have not bloomed yet but they seem to have their own natural "green" scent when they are feeling happy, or that's my interpretation.

Ash

Flowers are very tiny, and often ppl notice the aroma before they realize it is blooming.