Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'
Also Known As
- Mr. Butterfield Finger Aloe
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield' plant details
Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'
Gardening facts about Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield' plant
How to Grow Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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