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Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpus

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Overview

Slipper Flower (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) is a distinctive succulent shrub, reaching 2-4 ft in height, known for its light green, zigzagging stems and slipper-shaped yellow-green blooms that can appear year-round in warm climates. Preferring full sun, it requires minimal water upon establishment. A low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice, it adds an exotic touch to xeriscape gardens, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. Keep away from pets, as it can be toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid, Subtropical
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent spread; succulent for full or half, image 66

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent spread; succulent for full or half
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpus; giving it a substantial presence in the garden, image 64
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — This evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit; which may reach up to 1.5 to 2 inches in length
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — emerge prominently from the stems in spring and sporadically throughout the year; keep away from pets, as it can be
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — red flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpus
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — the Slipper Flower is well-suited to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 through 11, image 41
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — zigzagging stems and slipper-shaped yellow-green blooms that can appear year-round in warm climates
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Moderate toxicity makes it less suitable for gardens frequented by pets or children, image 50
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — known for its light green; plant in full sunlight to part shade to ensure vigorous growth
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — red flowers in the garden
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — A low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Preferring full sun, it requires minimal water upon establishment
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — It requires minimal water once established
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching 2-4 ft in height; this evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit, image 56
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — zigzagging stems and slipper-shaped yellow-green blooms that can appear year-round in warm climates; red flowers in
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — This evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — This evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit; which may reach up to 1.5 to 2 inches in length, image 65
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Maintain its health by ensuring good drainage and occasional trimming to shape and control size; known for its light
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