Tylecodon buchholzianus

Also Known As

Cotyledon buchholziana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 6"-15"

planting zones

10b-11

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Tylecodon buchholzianus plant details

Tylecodon buchholzianus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tylecodon buchholzianus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tylecodon buchholzianus

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like alien creatures doing an intoxicating dance (a little music here!), these plants of Tylecodon buchholzianus are fascinating plants to observe. During our summer, they're dormant and should be watered seldom if at all. During their Winter growing season, they may or may not decide to develop leaves, leaving the photosynthesis to microscopic leaflets on the stems! They do develop a nice little caudex with time and are really quite easy to grow. Give them a little shade during the heat of summer (what's that?!?). (You may also find it under the old name, Cotyledon buchholziana.)