Cotyledon orbiculata

Listing ID #3922034

Cotyledon orbiculata also produces dusky-pink orange, yellow or red bell-shaped blooms that grow atop tall.  Pig’s ear plant may reach heights of 4 feet at maturity. The fleshy part of the leaves is known to possess medicinal properties and is applied to warts and corns to soften them in Africa.

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Cotyledon orbiculata is hardy succulent also referred as pig’s ear as the leaves resemble a pig’s ear or round-leafed navel-wort. This plant forms a low shrub and adds color to the winter garden. It is a fast-growing succulent with fleshy, oval, gray-green, red-rimmed leaves with a white powdery substance on them that grows up to 5-inch.

Propagation – It is easy to cultivate this plant by cuttings rather than waiting long for the seeds to grow. It can also be propagated by division and planting offsets.

Light – As they belong to a succulent group, they require full sun to grow hardy.

Water – Water the Pig’s ear sparingly. It’s a desert succulent plant, too much water will cause the leaves to swell and rot due to excess accumulation of water

Soil – Well-draining soil with gritty mix does well.

Temperature and humidity – These plants are drought resistant and can survive at higher temperatures with lower humidity conditions.