Cotyledon pendens

cliff cotyledon
Elegant hanging plant has glaucous blue-white leaves tipped red. Recurved star flowers are oversized and salmon colored, hanging from growth tips.
Cotyledon pendensCotyledon pendens
height 4–12in
width 8–24in
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Being primarily from South Africa, cotyledons are particularly well adapted to California’s climate and are drought tolerant, especially on the coast. This one will generally end up in a pot and need a bit more water than the more common C. orbiculata.

If you see your cotyledon begin to shrivel or lose firmness, or drop old leaves your plant is likely totally dry and should be watered.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin E South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 16, 17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

If exposed to frost this plant will often defoliate and then regrow leaves when weather warms.
Leaves color up more and are more compact with direct sun.

Special Interest

The genus cotyledon are primarily from Southern Africa, and the name refers to the similarity of the leaves to the initial leaf that emerges from a seedpod (called a ‘cotyledon leaf’), which is uniquely shaped to fit in the seed.

These succulents are exceedingly easy to propagate from cuttings.