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Cactus Succulent

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis

A compact, rounded, woody-based perennial succulent to 15cm tall, with softly hairy leaves. From late summer to autumn it bears pendulous, bell-shaped orange flowers

Synonyms
Cotyledon ladysmithiensis
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Orange Green
Autumn Orange Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Cotyledon are succulent perennials and shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and nodding, bell-shaped red, orange or yellow flowers borne in compact panicles

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In the growing season water moderately, avoiding the foliage, and apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots if overwatered

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