Description
Cotyledon orbiculata – Silver Pig’s Ear is an evergreen succulent shrub with erect to decumbent stems. The leaves are smooth, egg-shaped, and have a grey-green colour, tapering to a narrower point at the base. When grown in full sun, the edges of the leaves may turn red. The shape and colour of the leaves can vary within the species.
Family: Crassulaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Silver Pig’s Ear, Round-leafed Navel Wort | Mature Size: 1 meter in height |
Origin: South Africa & Eswatini | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Salmon | Bloom Season: Winter |
Sun Exposure: Full sun/Indirect light - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Only when soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 18 - 30 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested |
