I have had another first in the garden. To my surprise, a few of my Lithrops have decided to flower. Now, to be fair, I did only just plant them last spring so I have a few more years to go to see if they will be happy in the long term. However, just seeing a flower coming…
Cotyledon orbiculata in flower
Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig’s Ear) is a popular South African succulent that many people in Mediterranean climates grow. Its popularity continues to grow thanks to more water-conscious gardeners incorporating it into their landscapes. Even though these plants do great with minimal water, I have found that they can handle more water than the blogosphere would have you believe. One of my Cotyledon orbiculata is planted…