Photo of Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak' close-up, foliage, potted by Little Prince of Oregon

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Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak' plant details

Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak' is a branching, clump-forming succulent with upward-facing, elongated, silvery-blue leaves. The leaf margins may turn red when under stress. May display orange, bell-shaped flowers on stalks in summer. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE plant from frost!

Gardening facts about Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak' plant

How to Grow Cotyledon orbiculata 'Silver Peak'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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