About
Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis is a small, bushy succulent that typically grows up to 15 cm in height. It features leaves that are covered in fine hairs. During the late summer and autumn months, this plant produces hanging, bell-shaped flowers that are orange in color.
About the genus
Cotyledon consists of succulent perennials and shrubs characterized by simple, opposite leaves. These plants produce nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow, which are arranged in dense panicles.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to stem rots if overwatered