Pelargonium cotyledonis, also known as Old Father Live Forever or Hollyhock-leaved Pelargonium, is native to Saint Helena Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Belonging to the Geraniaceae family, this succulent is a perennial plant, sparsely branched. It grows up to a height of 30 cm under cultivation and up to 1 meter in its natural habitat. For most of the year, the plant has no foliage. During the summer season, loose rosettes spring up. The Pelargonium cotyledonis bears white flowers in the summer season which is the flowering season. This perennial plant is not frost-hardy, is summer dormant, and is slow-growing. It needs full morning sun exposure and light shade for the best growth.

Growth Rate

The Pelargonium succulent is slow-growing.

Flowering

During the summer season, the blooming season, the plant bears white flowers.

Watering

This plant is drought-tolerant. However, knowing when to water your Pelargonium cotyledonis is an important part of taking care of it. When the Hollyhock plant needs watering, new leaves start to grow.

Soil

Ensure that the soil drains off well and keep the soil completely dry between rounds of watering.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for the succulent is 10a to 11b. The plant is not frost-hardy.

Light

This plant should get morning sun exposure and remain under light shade during the rest of the day.

Propagation

The ideal way of propagation is via seeds.

Pelargonium cotyledonis is a winter grower. It can tolerate drought conditions. After the dormant summer season, shower light sprays of water to encourage the plant to grow. Make it a part of your collection - buy today from Planet Desert.