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Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis

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Genus: Cotyledon
Family: Crassulaceae

About this plant

A compact, rounded, woody-based perennial succulent to 15cm tall, with softly hairy leaves. From late summer to autumn it bears pendulous, bell-shaped orange flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In the growing season water moderately, avoiding the foliage, and apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots if overwatered

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years