Family CRASSULACEAE
Genus Cotyledon
Species orbiculata
SA Plant Number
Basionym Cotyledon orbiculata Grey Leaf

Cotyledon orbiculata is a very hardy, evergreen, drought resistant, succulent shrublet that has smooth, round, grey leaves that are edged with red.

The umbels of pendulous, orange-red flowers grow on long stalks and are borne from June to August. The nectar in the flowers attracts birds, bees and other insects.It is also an important medicinal plant.

This plant needs well-drained soil and looks great planted in pockets in a rock garden.It is a very variable plant and there are many different sub-species and forms.

Plant in sun or semi-shade in well-drained soil.

Size: 40 to 80cm

Birds: The nectar in the flowers attracts birds.

: It is an important medicinal plant.

Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Biome:Fynbos, Grassland, Succulent Karoo

Habitat:Fynbos mountainsides, Grassland, Succulent karroo

Growth Rate: Moderate, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Large, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Edible: Edible fruit, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Orange shades, Flower colour: Red shades, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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