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Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria
Also Known As
- Pig's Ear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria plant details
Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous 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 orbiculata var. spuria
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria
Gardening facts about Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria plant
How to Grow Cotyledon orbiculata var. spuria
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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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
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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
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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
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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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