Cotyledon cuneata seeds grow into the wedge-leaved cotyledon — a compact succulent shrublet native to the arid biome of the Western Cape, South Africa, growing on rocky slopes and outcrops. The epithet cuneata means 'wedge-shaped' (from Latin cuneus = wedge), referring to the wedge-shaped to spoon-shaped succulent leaves that are characteristically broader at the tip than at the base. Produces pendulous orange-red to yellow tubular flowers. Family Crassulaceae.Full sun to partial shade; very well-drained, rocky, gritty soils; drought-tolerant; Mediterranean to temperate conditions; frost-tender. 'Cuneata' = wedge-shaped (wedge-to-spoon-shaped succulent leaves — broader at tip); pendulous orange-red tubular flowers Compact succulent shrublet; wedge-shaped leaves; pendulous tubular flowers; Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape, South Africa — Mediterranean biome; rocky slopes and outcrops Genus Cotyledon: ~10 species; Africa; Family Crassulaceae; Order Saxifragales Full sun/partial shade; well-drained rocky soils; drought-tolerant; Mediterranean; frost-tender; Crassulaceae Cotyledon cuneata — the wedge-leaved cotyledon — is named for its distinctive wedge-shaped leaves that are broader at the tip; an ornamental South African succulent with pendulous tubular flowers.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
