If you're looking for a fun and unique succulent to add to your collection, look no further than the magnificent Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha', also known as Pig's Ear succulent. This plant is native to South Africa and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This stunning plant, with its paddle-shaped, almost fleshy green leaves that form a thin red line around the edges, is sure to make a statement in any home or garden. In late winter to early spring, a long stem arises from the rosette of the plant, bearing clusters of showy, coral-red bell-shaped flowers. This succulent, which spreads to form a colony, grows moderately quickly. It's very easy to care for and doesn't need much attention, making it a great succulent for dry climates.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early fall, late summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cotyledon 'Macrantha' |
| Common Name | Pig's Ear, Round-leafed Navelwort |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, orange, red |
| Genus | Cotyledon |
| Growth Habit | shrub-like |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10 |
| Mature Size | 24 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem, leaf cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Tubular flowers, thick variegated leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
If you're looking for a fun and unique succulent to add to your collection, look no further than the magnificent Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha', also known as Pig's Ear succulent. This plant is native to South Africa and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This stunning plant, with its paddle-shaped, almost fleshy green leaves that form a thin red line around the edges, is sure to make a statement in any home or garden. In late winter to early spring, a long stem arises from the rosette of the plant, bearing clusters of showy, coral-red bell-shaped flowers. This succulent, which spreads to form a colony, grows moderately quickly. It's very easy to care for and doesn't need much attention, making it a great succulent for dry climates.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early fall, late summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cotyledon 'Macrantha' |
| Common Name | Pig's Ear, Round-leafed Navelwort |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, orange, red |
| Genus | Cotyledon |
| Growth Habit | shrub-like |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10 |
| Mature Size | 24 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By stem, leaf cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Tubular flowers, thick variegated leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic for humans, pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |