Cotyledon barbeyi

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9b-10b

Cotyledon barbeyi plant details

Cotyledon barbeyi is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon barbeyi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon barbeyi

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With crisp-green, oval-shaped foliage & large clusters of orangey-red flowers, this Cotyledon would be a great addition to many planting schemes. The coarse texture of the leaves will compliment finer textures like red-leaved Sedum ‘Voodoo’ or even look pretty with a grass like Stipa arundinacea. Then the blooms are an added plus. Clusters of large, pendulous, urn-shaped flowers would be cool in a bouquet. Blooms in late Spring. Grows 3-4’ tall & wide. From Eastern & Southern Africa. Needs good drainage.