The shape of this succulent is the typical rosette. Its leaves are of a nice bright green with several lighter and darker shades. In their elongated and lanceolate shape there are small whitish bristles that extend throughout the perimeter of these.The bristles give to the plant more aggressive appearance but this is the loved detail of H. decipiens. Usually in the wild,they are able to shelter from the burning sun growing in the cracks of the rocks or high grass.