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    • Photo of Cotyledon pendens flower, foliage by Abu Shawka

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    Cotyledon pendens

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-24"
    • W: 6"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cotyledon pendens plant details

    Cotyledon pendens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer coral, pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 pendens

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: coral, pink and salmon blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, hanging basket, houseplant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon pendens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Cotyledon pendens plant

    How to Grow Cotyledon pendens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • salmon
      • coral

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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