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Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae'

Also Known As

  • Cotyledon orbiculata (Higginsiae Group)
  • Cotyledon orbiculata var. higginsiae

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-15"
  • W: 8"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae' plant details

Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, pink and white foliage. In summer and winter bronze, orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, pink and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze, orange, red and yellow blooms in summer and winter
Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cotyledon orbiculata ‘Higginsiae’ is a branching, clump-forming succulent with chubby, oval, powdery grey leaves. The leaf margins may turn red when under stress. 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™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae' plant

How to Grow Cotyledon orbiculata 'Higginsiae'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • pink
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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