| Botanical name | Cotyledon orbiculata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December It bears bellshaped, pinkish-red flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Pig's ears |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A shrubby succulent with grey-green, roundshaped leaves with a red margin. |
| Uses in landscape design | The Cotyledon orbiculata is ideal for rockeries and dry areas. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Other languages | Plakkie (A) |
| Recommended varieties | Cotyledon decussata has finger-like, grey, succulent leaves and is drought resistant. |
Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig's ears)
- Botanical name: Cotyledon orbiculata
- Common name(s): Pig's ears
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A shrubby succulent with grey-green, roundshaped leaves with a red margin. It bears bellshaped, pinkish-red flowers in summer. Ideal for rockeries and dry areas, as it needs well-drained soil. C. decussata has finger-like, grey, succulent leaves and is drought resistant.
Family: Crassulaceae
Synonym:Â Cotyledon ungulata
Botanical Pronunciation: kot-ee-LEE-don or-bic-yew-LAY-tuh
Cotyledon orbiculata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
It bears bellshaped, pinkish-red flowers in summer.
A shrubby succulent with grey-green, roundshaped leaves with a red margin.
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