Pig's ear or round-leafed navel-wort
Cotyledon orbiculata
About
Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig's ear or round-leafed navel-wort, is a South African succulent plant belonging to the genus Cotyledon.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
How to use it
Cotyledon orbiculata is often used in ornamental gardening due to its striking appearance and drought-resistant qualities. This succulent can be a great addition to rock gardens or as a potted plant on patios, providing a splash of green without needing much water. [1, 2, 4]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting pig's ear, make sure to use well-draining soil and place it in a sunny spot. This will help the plant thrive and prevent root rot. [1, 2, 4]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Pig's ear is not eaten by humans. While it may look appealing, it's best to admire this succulent for its beauty rather than for culinary uses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cotyledon orbiculata
- Slug
- cotyledon-orbiculata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Cotyledon
- Species
- orbiculata
- Wikidata QID
- Q2716378
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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