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Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata

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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 grows up to 24 inches tall and sports bell-shaped orange-red flowers on stalks in summer; including bees and
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — hence the common name.<br><br>The leaves emerge from stout stems; it requires well-draining soil and thrives in full sun to
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pig's Ear can reach heights of approximately 24 inches with a similar spread; cotyledon orbiculata is ideal for, image 61
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — hence the common name.<br><br>The leaves emerge from stout stems
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — although it should be protected from frost to prevent damage to the succulent leaves, image 50
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — succulent for full; pair it with other succulents, gravel mulches, and rocks for an authentic desert garden, image 81
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Cotyledon orbiculata is ideal for low-water landscaping in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; consider its, image 73
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — gray-green leaves with a red margin
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pig's Ear can reach heights of approximately 24 inches with a similar spread
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pig's Ear can reach heights of approximately 24 inches with a similar spread; cotyledon orbiculata is ideal for, image 88
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Cotyledon orbiculata is ideal for low-water landscaping in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; consider its, image 100
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 112
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 57
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — succulent with orange blooms; and they attract a variety of pollinators
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — it grows up to 24 inches tall and sports bell-shaped orange-red flowers on stalks in summer
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — orange flowers in the garden; invoking the image of a pig's ear, image 79
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, image 74
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