Photo by Kara Nursery
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Cotyledon species
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 15"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cotyledon species plant details
Cotyledon species is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon species
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: coral blooms
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon species
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Cotyledon species
Gardening facts about Cotyledon species plant
How to Grow Cotyledon species
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- coral
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cotyledon for your garden
aka Cotyledon orbiculata (Higginsiae Group), Cotyledon orbiculata var. higginsiae
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-15"
Width: 8"-24"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cotyledon 'Choco Line'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-24"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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