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Cotyledon orbiculata

This fast growing succulent shrub provides interest throughout the year with its thick ear-looking leaves. The margins of the leaves often have a red line around it.

The bell-shaped flowers are strikingly beautiful, hanging in clusters on the ends of tall flower stalks.

Traditionally used to treat warts, corns, earache, toothache and as a poultice for boils

Family Name:
CRASSULACEAE
Common Name:
Pig's ears (Eng.);plakkie, varkoorblare (Afr.)
Plant Height:
up to 1m
Flower Colour:
Orange
Flowering Time:
September, October, November, December, June, July, August