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Cotyledon orbiculata Silver Dust

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Wantirna
A8
Size: 14cm
Available: 5
$/Unit (EX GST): $8.30 ex GST
$/Unit (INC GST): $9.12 inc GST
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cotyledon orbiculata Silver Dust Pigs Ear, Round Leafed Navel Wort, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Dense, Spreading

Description:
Silvery, grey leaved succulent with erect coral, pink flowers in winter. A native to South Africa, growing naturally in rocky outcrops, cotyledons are hardy and popular in gardens in many countries. They have a white powdery substance on the leaves that helps reflect sunlight and conserve water. They are ideal in dry and exposed conditions including coastal situations.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Verge, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae Africa

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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