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Cotyledon orbiculata in flower

Cotyledon orbiculata var. orbiculata (Pigs Ear)

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…

August 6, 2014

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Filed Under: SUCCULENTS Tagged With: Cotyledon, Water Wise

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