- Botanical name: Cotyledon orbiculata
- Common name: Sedum
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent
Orange
Silver
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Cotyledon orbiculata is a South African native evergreen succulent bearing fleshy, round silvery leaves with fine red margins. In late summer orange bell-shaped flowers hang from tall stems. It’s ideal for growing in containers both on its own and with other succulents, and in dry or gravel gardens.
Despite not commonly being grown in Britain, Cotyledon orbiculata is hardy to -5°C. However, for peace of mind it’s good practice to bring plants under cover in autumn.
For best results grow Cotyledon orbiculata in full sun in gritty, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. Water sparingly.
How to grow Cotyledon orbiculata
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Plant size
1.3m height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Flowers | ||||||||||||
Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Cotyledon orbiculata and wildlife
Cotyledon orbiculata has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cotyledon orbiculata poisonous?
Cotyledon orbiculata has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People