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    Cotyledon 'Mucronata'

    Also Known As

    • Cotyledon 'Undulata'
    • Cotyledon undulata 'Powdered Sugar'
    • Silver Ruffles Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 5"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cotyledon 'Mucronata' plant details

    Cotyledon 'Mucronata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon 'Mucronata'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 5 IN - 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 'Mucronata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cotyledon ‘Undulata’, also called Silver Crown Plant, is a branching, clump-forming succulent with upward-facing, silver, ruffled leaves that are reminiscent of scallops. The leaf margins may turn red when under stress. May display orange, bell-shaped flowers on stalks in summer.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Cotyledon 'Mucronata' plant

    How to Grow Cotyledon 'Mucronata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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