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) — It requires well-draining soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade; gray-green leaves with a red margin

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — it grows up to 24 inches tall and sports bell-shaped orange-red flowers on stalks in summer; including bees and, image 84

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — succulent for full; pair it with other succulents, gravel mulches, and rocks for an authentic desert garden, image 108

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — invoking the image of a pig's ear; from late spring to mid-summer

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as Pig's Ear, is a distinctive succulent plant native to South Africa

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — oval-shaped leaves that grow to about 4 to 6 inches long; succulent with orange blooms, image 89

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — providing spectacular contrasts against the foliage; when incorporating Pig's Ear into a landscape design

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — gray-green leaves with a red margin; hence the common name.<br><br>The leaves emerge from stout stems, image 56

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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pig's Ear produces inflorescences consisting of coral red or orange bell-shaped flowers, image 68

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — From late spring to mid-summer

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pig's Ear produces inflorescences consisting of coral red or orange bell-shaped flowers

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — providing spectacular contrasts against the foliage

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — invoking the image of a pig's ear

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as Pig's Ear, is a distinctive succulent plant native to South Africa; lending an

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — consider its ability to add year-round interest with minimal maintenance; the flowers stand as tall as 18 inches, image 103

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — gray-green leaves with a red margin; hence the common name.<br><br>The leaves emerge from stout stems, image 110

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — although it should be protected from frost to prevent damage to the succulent leaves, image 77

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Perfect for xeriscaping, it adds sculptural interest to rock gardens and containers, image 86

Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — From late spring to mid-summer; pig's Ear can reach heights of approximately 24 inches with a similar spread, image 67

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