Pig's ear
Cotyledon orbiculata
A sculptural succulent with silver leaves and vibrant winter blooms.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 2-3 Ft.
- Height
- 3-4 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 5
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Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as Pig's Ear, is a striking South African succulent characterized by its thick, fleshy, silver-gray leaves often edged in deep red. This evergreen shrub forms a rounded habit, reaching up to four feet in height. In winter and spring, it produces clusters of bell-shaped, orange-to-red flowers on tall stalks that attract pollinators. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, containers, or water-wise landscapes.