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Pig's Ear

Cotyledon undulata

Also called Pig's Ears

Pig's Ear
Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain

Cotyledon undulata is a small succulent shrub up to 50 cm tall, grown for its scalloped, wavy, silvery-grey leaves. It needs bright light, sharp drainage and infrequent watering.

Family
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop family)
Grows as
Shrub, Succulent
Light
Full sun, Bright indirect
Water
Water deeply, then let the soil dry out fully; reduce water in winter.
Soil
Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with grit or perlite.
Temperature
15–30 °C; protect below 5 °C
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic: The plant is toxic to people if eaten; the sap can irritate skin.

About

Cotyledon undulata, also known as silver crown or silver ruffles, is a small succulent shrub up to 50 cm tall. It has unusual grey undulating leaves that give it a very sculptural shape. Cotyledon undulata is perhaps the most widely grown Cotyledon.

The stems are covered with a thick, white, coating.

Other Cotyledon plants

Pig's ear · Bear Paws · Pig's ear

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Cotyledon undulata by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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