Cotyledon pendens
Cotyledon pendens
CrassulaceaeCotyledon pendens · a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, with fleshy leaves that often have colored edges. Grown in our Almería desert nursery in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Cotyledon pendens
Cotyledon pendens is a succulent of the Crassulaceae family, native to South Africa and Arabian Peninsula. It stands out for opposite decussate leaves with marked margin, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
At Succulentae we grow every Cotyledon pendens directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. That’s why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Cotyledon pendens | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa and Arabian Peninsula | |
| Natural habitat | rocky scrubland | |
| Adult size | 30-100 cm depending on species | |
| Flowering | red-orange pendulous bells | |
| Propagation | stem or leaf cutting | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
Its bell-shaped pendulous flowers in fiery colors have earned it in southern Africa the poetic names “Cigarettes Plant” or “Pig’s Ear”.
Light
Very bright, indirect or filtered light. Ideal near a south or east window.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
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