An attractive succulent with fleshy grey frosted white leaves and fleshy tubular yellowish-red flowers. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers August to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cotyledon orbiculata
An attractive succulent with fleshy grey frosted white leaves and fleshy tubular yellowish-red flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Cotyledon |
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Species | orbiculata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, white |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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