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Cotyledon orbiculata
Also Known As
- Adromischus mucronatus
- Cotyledon orbiculare
- Cotyledon orbiculata subsp. orbiculata
- Cotyledon orbiculata var. hinrichseniana
- Cotyledon orbiculata var. oophylla
- Cotyledon orbiculata var. orbiculata
- Cotyledon ungulata
- Pig's Ear
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cotyledon orbiculata plant details
Cotyledon orbiculata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, summer and winter coral, orange, pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon orbiculata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: coral, orange, pink and red blooms in fall, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon orbiculata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Cotyledon orbiculata plant
How to Grow Cotyledon orbiculata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- orange
- coral
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cotyledon for your garden
aka Cotyledon schaeferanus, Cotyledon Sinus-Alexanderi
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon buchholziana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon edulis, Echeveria edulis, Sedum edule, Stylophyllum edule, Fingertips, Ladies Fingers
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Cotyledon caespitosa, Echeveria caespitosa
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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