Pig's Ear, Green Pig's Ear, Paddle Plant, Cotyledon macrantha
Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga ‘Macrantha’ is an evergreen, succulent shrub with fleshy, rounded, paddle-shaped, green leaves adorned with a thin red-wine line around their edges. Attractive when not blooming, Cotyledon orbiculata is particularly striking in late winter to early spring when a 2 ft. stem (60 cm), arises from its center, bearing clusters of showy, coral-red, bell-shaped flowers.
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Common names | Paddle Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Common names | Paddle Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga ‘Macrantha’ do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga ‘Macrantha’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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