{"product_id":"cliff-cotyledon-cotyledon-pendens","title":"Cliff Cotyledon - Cotyledon pendens","description":"\u003cp\u003eCliff Cotyledon (\u003cem\u003eCotyledon pendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small trailing succulent with fat, round green leaves tipped in light red. It stays about 5cm high and trails up to 60cm, and it is rare in its native home on the sea cliffs of South Africa. It copes with poor soils, sea spray and breezes, which makes it an easy starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat, round leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chubby green leaves are edged in light red, with the colour changing by season and position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurprise flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature, happy plants carry curled, bell-shaped orange-red flowers on the stem tips in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgives forgetful watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy and very drought tolerant once established, so a missed watering does no harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with sea spray, wind and poor, rocky or sandy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrails beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems cascade over a pot or rock, which shows off the leaf shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hanging pot gives the stems room to cascade, and it keeps the plant drier than a bed does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it into the crevices of a sunny rockery. Plant 30cm apart for a trailing carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well on a bright windowsill, and it suits exposed coastal spots where little else will settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cliff Cotyledon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, subtropical and arid gardens, but it must be kept frost free. In cold regions, grow it in a pot that you can bring under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. It is very happy in rocky or sandy ground and exposed locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly when the soil is dry to the touch, and reduce watering in winter when temperatures drop. In the growing seasons, feed with a slow release food for container plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning needed. Some plants are summer dormant and lose their leaves in the warmest months, which is normal for that form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cliff Cotyledon as tube stock and 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and the 140mm pots in packs of 10 carry more trailing growth. Water it in well, then let it dry out between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents for sunny spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost its leaves in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two forms of Cotyledon pendens. The evergreen type grows in summer, and the deciduous type grows in winter and loses its leaves in summer. Leaf loss in the heat can simply be that form resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in free-draining soil and bright sun, including in exposed coastal spots. Keep it frost free, and grow it in a pot if your winters are cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cotyledons contain compounds that can harm pets if eaten, so grow it out of reach of chewing cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790289436991,"sku":"COT-PEN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790289502527,"sku":"COT-PEN-140MM-P10","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cliff-cotyledon-cotyledon-pendens.jpg?v=1792198096","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cliff-cotyledon-cotyledon-pendens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}