Cotyledon undulata
silver crown
Family |
Crassulaceae |
Genus |
Cotyledon |
Species |
undulata |
Category |
Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
>9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c |
Temperature (°C) |
5 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) |
40 - 50 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
An upright succulent with waxy, grey-green leaves. Bell-shaped orange-pink flowers bloom atop tall stems. |
Landscape |
Rocky garden borders, in potted succulent collections or as a specimen in arid gardens. |
Cultivation |
Plant in rocky, well-drained soil of any acidity and place under full sun to partial shade. |
Shape |
Clumping. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Snails. |
Habitat |
Widespread throughout but is typically confined to rocky outcrops in grassland fynbos and karoo regions. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagation by seed or tip cuttings. |