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Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

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Overview

The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up to 3-4 feet in height. Its curved, slipper-shaped green pods and red flowers add exotic flair. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Arid
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 30
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root rot; its curved, slipper-shaped green, image 74Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardensLady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens, image 59Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue; succulent for full or halfLady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpaLady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up, image 82+90

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 30
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root rot; its curved, slipper-shaped green, image 74
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens, image 59
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue; succulent for full or half
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpa
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up, image 82
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root rot; its curved, slipper-shaped green pods and
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue; succulent for full or half, image 66
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root rot
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating a focal point in a water-wise garden
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — small leaves that typically drop in the hot season to conserve water; hardiness is up to, image 69
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — leaving the attractive stems to command visual interest year-round.<br><br>In late spring, image 43
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — particularly those with a xeriscape approach or a desire for a touch of the exotic; the, image 90
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Hardiness is up to USDA Zone 9, with temperatures not falling below 20&deg;F (-6.7&deg;C)
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the plant boasts unique red
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent for full or half; the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating, image 81
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — small leaves that typically drop in the hot season to conserve water; hardiness is up to USDA Zone 9
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Native to the deserts of Mexico; providing a striking vertical element in garden compositions
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — With its low maintenance and dramatic appearance, image 77
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpa; it requires a position in full sun, image 88
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — leaving the attractive stems to command visual interest year-round.<br><br>In late spring, image 97
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