Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis

Also Known As

Cotyledon ladismithiensis
Cotyledon tomentosa ssp. ladismithiensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9b-11

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Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis plant details

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwarf - branching, shrubby; fat fuzzy leaves with graphic marginal teeth.

By: Cactus Jungle

Cotyledon ladismithiensis has swollen fleshy leaves, blunt at the tips, covered with hair. End of leaves are claw like with little teeth resemble Bears Paws. Maroonish Red shiny tubular flowers in autumn. Woody stems. We grow and ship in 4" pots.