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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

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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

Shrubby to 2' with finger-like waxy leaves; orange flowers. Hardy to 25 °F.

Gardening facts about Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield' plant

How to Grow Cotyledon 'Mr. Butterfield'

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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