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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

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) — particularly those with a xeriscape approach or a desire for a touch of the exotic; the, image 63
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — is a unique and eye-catching succulent that will make an impressive addition to any, image 62
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent with orange and red blooms
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent with orange and red blooms; the plant boasts unique red, image 80
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — providing a striking vertical element in garden compositions; scientifically known as, image 67
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — slipper-shaped flowers at the tips of its stems; small leaves that typically drop in the hot season to
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — is a unique and eye-catching succulent that will make an impressive addition to any, image 89
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Hardiness is up to USDA Zone 9, with temperatures not falling below 20°F (-6.7°C), image 75
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — it requires a position in full sun; water requirements are minimal, image 73
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent for full or half; the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating a focal
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating a focal point in a, image 51
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Its curved, slipper-shaped green pods and red flowers add exotic flair; the Slipper Plant forms
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up, image 28
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Native to the deserts of Mexico; providing a striking vertical element in garden, image 91
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — These stems contain sparse, image 41
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpa; it requires a position in full sun
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Native to the deserts of Mexico
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Hardiness is up to USDA Zone 9, with temperatures not falling below 20°F (-6.7°C), image 48
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care; orange and red flowers in the garden
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — With its low maintenance and dramatic appearance
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — it requires a position in full sun; water requirements are minimal
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the Slipper Plant forms pencil-like
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — providing a striking vertical element in garden compositions; scientifically known as, image 94
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