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

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.