Description
Cotyledon barbeyi is a hardy, evergreen, branched, succulent shrub with very variable leaves, the one we grow at Random Harvest has finger-like, fleshy leaves.
It bears masses of long-lasting, pendulous, satiny, red, tubular flowers in clusters at the tip of the flowering stalks from Mar. to Sept.They attract birds and bees.Reputed to be toxic to livestock.
This drought-hardy shrub makes a good addition to a succulent garden or rockery and is lovely in a container.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade.
Size: 1m
Wildlife
Attracts insects and birds: They attract insects and bees. Reputed to be toxic to livestock.
Distribution
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal
Habitat:Bushveld, Rocky Outcrops, Scrub, Woodland