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

Cotyledon pendens is a trailing succulent with rounded, pointed silver blue leaves with burgundy tips and spiraled or whirligig-like, pendulous, coral red flowers. The low-growing plants grow as a spreading ground cover or will trail beautifully over the edge of pot or hanging basket. Use as a summer patio plant and bring indoors to a sunny window for winter. Plants will grow lushly and flower well in summer with ample water. Keep on the drier side in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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!