Indoor Succulent & Cacti

Cotyledon orbiculata Silver Pe Mealy bugs

Cotyledon orbiculata

Also known as Silver Pig's Ears

$5.95
SunBright light to full sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones9-11 outdoors, houseplant elsewhere
🦌DeerResistant

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About This Plant

Cotyledon orbiculata Silver Pe Mealy bugs is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.

Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.

Plant Details

Botanical
Cotyledon orbiculata
Common name
Silver Pig's Ears
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
6-18 in tall × 6-18 in wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Pink, Yellow, Orange
Foliage color
Gray-silver

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: None documented
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