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COTYLEDON ADSCENDENS

Small ± 12 cm high

Cotyledon adscendens is a succulent shrub with erect to spreading branches.

The leaves are green with reddish margins in the upper half. They are flat, slightly concave, obovate to spatulate, up to 2.4 inches (6 cm) long, and up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.

Cotyledons originate mostly in over a wide area, and up through the drier areas to the Arabian peninsular. They generally inhabit dry rocky areas, and some are only on cliff-faces such as Cotyledon pendens and Cotyledon papillaris. This would indicate their need for a well drained well light sunny or exposed area.

Some cotyledon leaves are Farinose (white powdery flour) or white or silver powder this helps to reflect the heat and light from the leaves in extremes of heat. Some leaves are quiet pubescent (small fine fur) such as and its cultivars. a few are deciduous (lose their leaves) like Cotyledon paniculata in summer.

South Africa has winter rains and long hot dry summers. So watering is best in Autumn and Spring with a bit less water in winter. Cotyledons are very tolerant of drying out in Summer, but if given extra or good watering they will grow well at this time breaking their dormancy. Some Cotyledons are inclined to shed some or all of their leaves when stressed in summer.

Cotyledons are incredibly hardy, drought tolerant, and forgiving to grow, Just watch for too much water, a well drained mix is essential, many are easy to grow outside in the garden if the soil is well drained, they are considered mildly frost tolerant. Cotyledon leaves are mostly edged by a darker line especially near the tip of the leaves. these are often good contrasting colours.

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PIG’S EAR - - GREEN

Great focus plant for miniature or rock gardens. Works well as a succulent Bonsai.

Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig's ear or round-leafed navel-wort, is a South African belonging to the genus Cotyledon.

Pig's ears are evergreen succulent perennials or shrubs growing to 100 cm tall, with simple, opposite, grey- green, oval leaves coated with a white wax and nodding, bell-shaped red, orange or yellow flowers borne in compact panicles borne on stems up to 70cm long, in late summer and autumn.

Cotyledon orbiculata is an extremely variable that grows to approximately 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in height. It has gray-green leaves that can be up to 13 by 7 cm (5.1 by 2.8 in) with a white powdery substance on them that helps reflect sunlight and conserve water. The shape of the leaves was thought to have a resemblance to a pig's ear, thus the common name. SucculentShop.co.za Page: 4

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This succulent with its variable forms is one of the most rewarding for gardens around the country, even those in colder regions;

It propagates easily from cuttings and is wonderful for filling gaps, especially in dry and difficult parts of the garden where water is scarce;

Flowering times vary. Most flower in winter but in winter rainfall areas such as the , the plant often flowers in mid-summer.

The plant is a winner in every garden setting with its textured leaves, pretty flowers ranging from a light salmon through to a deep orange-red, and its stature among other plants.

The plant enjoys sunny conditions with well-draining soil and is ideal for container gardens. Frost and cold weather can damage the plants. Locusts and grasshoppers enjoy feeding on the leaves. SucculentShop.co.za Page: 5

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PIG’S EAR - COTYLEDON ORBICULATA - SILVER

Great focus plant for miniature or rock gardens. Works well as a succulent Bonsai.

Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig's ear or round-leafed navel-wort, is a South African succulent plant belonging to the genus Cotyledon.

Pig's ears are evergreen succulent perennials or shrubs growing to 100 cm tall, with simple, opposite, grey- green, oval leaves coated with a white wax and nodding, bell-shaped red, orange or yellow flowers borne in compact panicles borne on stems up to 70cm long, in late summer and autumn.

Cotyledon orbiculata is an extremely variable species that grows to approximately 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in height. It has gray-green leaves that can be up to 13 by 7 cm (5.1 by 2.8 in) with a white powdery substance on them that helps reflect sunlight and conserve water. The shape of the leaves was thought to have a resemblance to a pig's ear, thus the common name.

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This succulent with its variable forms is one of the most rewarding plants for gardens around the country, even those in colder regions;

It propagates easily from cuttings and is wonderful for filling gaps, especially in dry and difficult parts of the garden where water is scarce;

Flowering times vary. Most flower in winter but in winter rainfall areas such as the Western Cape, the plant often flowers in mid-summer.

The plant is a winner in every garden setting with its textured leaves, pretty flowers ranging from a light salmon through to a deep orange-red, and its stature among other plants.

The plant enjoys sunny conditions with well-draining soil and is ideal for container gardens. Frost and cold weather can damage the plants. Locusts and grasshoppers enjoy feeding on the leaves.

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