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Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day' plant details
Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and red foliage. In summer orange 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and red
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Cotyledon orbiculata 'Happy Day'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-24"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- 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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-15"
Width: 8"-24"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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