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Cotyledon orbiculata

by Johan Wentzel

Cotyledon orbiculata
Common Name
Pig's ear
Plant Type
Succulent
Cotyledon orbiculata is a versatile, evergreen plant that needs well-drained soil and looks great in containers, in pockets in a rock garden or planted en masse.
Plant Description

Cotyledon orbiculata  is a versatile, evergreen plant that needs well-drained soil and looks great in containers, in pockets in a rock garden or planted en masse.

It is normally found on rocky outcrops in the Grasslands and Savannah and can reach a height of one meter. It has many traditional uses.

Plant Cotyledon orbiculata in a well-drained, sunny spot and do not overwater.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Honde oor plakkie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Karroo, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal Coast
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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