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Cotyledon papillaris
Also Known As
- Cotyledon 'Choco Line'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cotyledon papillaris plant details
Cotyledon papillaris is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and variegated foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon papillaris
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon papillaris
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Cotyledon papillaris
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- blue
- chocolate
Flower Color
- red
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cotyledon for your garden
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
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
aka Cotyledon edulis, Echeveria edulis, Sedum edule, Stylophyllum edule, Fingertips, Ladies Fingers
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
aka Cotyledon anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever
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
aka Cotyledon caespitosa, Echeveria caespitosa
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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