Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Tylecodon schaeferanus foliage by Kara Nursery

    Photo by Kara Nursery

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Tylecodon schaeferanus

    Also Known As

    • Cotyledon schaeferanus
    • Cotyledon Sinus-Alexanderi

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    More Options

    Tylecodon schaeferanus plant details

    Tylecodon schaeferanus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tylecodon schaeferanus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tylecodon schaeferanus

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Another odd one. One has to be an artist to see the end result of growing this to maturity. It makes an impressive, small caudiciform plant fairly quickly.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Tylecodon schaeferanus plant

    How to Grow Tylecodon schaeferanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    See other plant types of Tylecodon for your garden

    Tylecodon buchholzianus

    aka Cotyledon buchholziana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tylecodon buchholzianus foliage by Kara Nursery
    View Plant

    More Options

    Tylecodon x dinteri

    aka Tylecodon dinteri, Tylecodon paniculatus var. dinteri Tylecodon

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tylecodon x dinteri flower by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
    View Plant

    More Options

    +3 more Tylecodon
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved