Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha'

Common name(s): Green Pig's Ear, Pig's Ear, Paddle Plant

Family: Crassulaceae Synonym(s): Cotyledon orbiculata 'Macrantha', Cotyledon orbiculata var. macrantha, Cotyledon 'Macrantha' Cotyledon macrantha, Cotyledon macrantha 'Rubromarginata'
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Taken by Ken Harrington on 12th October, 2019 at Tepko, South Australia
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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties
Origin(s)
South Africa
  • South Afri: Cultivar
Plant Type
Clumping, Deciduous Succulent, Evergreen
Clumping,
Deciduous Succulent,
Evergreen
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Arid-Semi / Steppe, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean
Arid-Semi / Steppe,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Sun - Afternoon, Shade - Light
Sun - Full,
Sun - Afternoon,
Shade - Light
Habitat Range(s)
Desert Vegetation, Forest - Grassy
Desert Vegetation,
Forest - Grassy
Habitat Zone(s)
Dry Valley Slopes, Exposed, Exposed Stony embankments, Garden, Landscape, Open areas, Rock crevices, Rocky, Sandy Dry, Sandy Moist, Scattered, Well drained, Windy
Dry Valley Slopes,
Exposed,
Exposed Stony embankments,
Garden,
Landscape,
Open areas,
Rock crevices,
Rocky,
Sandy Dry,
Sandy Moist,
Scattered,
Well drained,
Windy
Mature Height
800-900mm, 900mm-1m
800-900mm,
900mm-1m
Mature Width
250-300mm
250-300mm
Plant Shape
Clump - Upright
Clump - Upright
Clump - Upright Clump - Upright
Growth Rate
Moderate
Moderate
Maturity
2-4 yrs.
2-4 yrs.
Life Span
30-50yrs
30-50yrs
Leaf Properties
Leaf Colour (front)
Green, Red-brown Tipped
Green,
Red-brown Tipped
Leaf Colour (back)
Green, Red-brown Tipped
Green,
Red-brown Tipped
Leaf Shape(s)
Obovate
Obovate
Spathulate
Spathulate
Obovate Obovate,
Spathulate Spathulate
Leaf Texture (front)
Waxy
Waxy
Waxy Waxy
Dull , Fleshy
Dull,
Fleshy
Leaf Texture (back)
Waxy
Waxy
Waxy Waxy
Dull , Fleshy
Dull,
Fleshy
Leaf Length(s)
90-100mm, 100-125mm
90-100mm,
100-125mm
Leaf Width(s)
60-70mm
60-70mm
Leaf Arrangement
Opposite & Decussate
Opposite & Decussate
Opposite & Decussate Opposite & Decussate
Leaf Aroma
None
None
Trunk / Stem Properties
Trunk / Stem Upper Colour(s)
Grey-green
Grey-green
Trunk / Stem Base Colour(s)
Grey-brown , Grey-white
Grey-brown,
Grey-white
Inflorescence (Flower) Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Flowering Time (start)
Winter Late
Winter Late
Flowering Time (end)
Spring Late
Spring Late
Colour(s)
Orange-red
Orange-red
Aroma(s)
None
None
Flower Shape(s)
Campanulate
Campanulate
Campanulate Campanulate
Flower Size(s) Width
25-30mm
25-30mm
Arrangement(s)
Scape
Scape
Umbel
Umbel
Scape Scape,
Umbel Umbel
Pendulous
Pendulous
Arrangement Size(s)
300-325mm, 325-350mm, 350-375mm
300-325mm,
325-350mm,
350-375mm
Flowers per Arrangement
9-10
9-10
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Fibrous Fibrous
Invasiveness
None
None
Soil Properties
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry Moist-Dry
Fertile , Poor , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Poor,
Shallow,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
W0 – Low tolerance
W0 – Low tolerance
Watering Requirements
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,
WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,
WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Insect, Nectar
Insect,
Nectar
Butterfly Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
2nd Line
2nd Line
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Retarding
Good
Good
Drought Tolerance
Good
Good
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
Moderate
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Moderate
Moderate
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Pests/Diseases
Aphid, Mealy Bug, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Aphid,
Mealy Bug,
Scale,
Slugs,
Snails
Humidity Requirements
Low, Medium
Low,
Medium
Wind Tolerance
Moderate Winds, Hot / Dry Winds
Moderate Winds,
Hot / Dry Winds
Weed Potential(s)
New Zealand
  • N.Z.: Declared

General Notes

An attractive low succulent with large round green leaves, edged in red-brown, making a good, hardy drought tolerant filler plant or mass planted in the garden.