Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata

Overview

Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as "Pig\'s Ear," is a drought-tolerant succulent featuring fleshy, round, gray-green leaves with a red margin. Native to South Africa, it grows up to 24 inches tall and sports bell-shaped orange-red flowers on stalks in summer. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Perfect for xeriscaping, it adds sculptural interest to rock gardens and containers.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Temperate

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pair it with other succulents, gravel mulches, and rocks for an authentic desert garden aesthetic

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — orange flowers in the garden

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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — orange flowers in the garden; invoking the image of a pig's ear

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — These silver-gray leaves are often edged with a red margin; cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as Pig's Ear, image 90

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — including bees and hummingbirds.<br><br>As a drought-tolerant plant

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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — It requires well-draining soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — These silver-gray leaves are often edged with a red margin

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — gray-green leaves with a red margin; hence the common name.<br><br>The leaves emerge from stout stems

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — When incorporating Pig's Ear into a landscape design

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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — and they attract a variety of pollinators; oval-shaped leaves that grow to about 4 to 6 inches long, image 98

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade; orange flowers in the, image 85

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — including bees and hummingbirds.<br><br>As a drought-tolerant plant; providing spectacular contrasts against the, image 72

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