Cotyledon orbiculata var. orbiculata
PADDLE PLANT, PIG'S EAR
Crassulaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
1m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Cotyledon orbiculata var. orbiculata
PADDLE PLANT, PIG'S EAR
Crassulaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
1m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange-red or yellow

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: mid green or silver-grey; edged red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style designs

Uses: pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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