Its name derives from the Latin word "pendula", due to the hanging habit of its stems. This perennial succulent plant has cylindrical green stems, entirely covered with small tubercles, which can vary in color, according to light or dry cold conditions. It is a plant, highly sought-after for its unique, velvety-looking flowers. Flowering occurs in autumn, blooming with beautiful bell-shaped flowers of an intense red color, which give off a particular odor, which attracts insects to facilitate pollination.