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 orbiculata 'Mucronata' (syn. C. undulata) forms short stems of large, fan-shaped, succulent, silver leaves with heavily ruffled margins. In full sun or with stress plants can develop attractive red tones.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.