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    Tylecodon wallichii

    Also Known As

    • Cotyledon wallichii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Tylecodon wallichii plant details

    Tylecodon wallichii is a deciduous cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and 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 Tylecodon wallichii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tylecodon wallichii

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shrubby deciduous caudiciform to 20"; poisonous. Hardy to 25 °F if dry.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Tylecodon wallichii plant

    How to Grow Tylecodon wallichii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Tylecodon schaeferanus

    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
    Photo of Tylecodon schaeferanus foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Tylecodon buchholzianus

    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
    Photo of Tylecodon buchholzianus foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Tylecodon x dinteri

    aka Tylecodon dinteri, Tylecodon paniculatus var. dinteri Tylecodon

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tylecodon x dinteri flower by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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