Cotyledon papillaris, Sprawling Pigsears, is a succulent with fleshy, grey-green leaves, often tinged with red. It produces bell-shaped, orange-red flowers on arching ste
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Bright indirect light indoors
Allow to dry out
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter
Well-draining
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Avoid frost
Moderate
50% intensity
During growing season only
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, especially during the dormant period in winter. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot for Cotyledon papillaris.
Reduce watering significantly in cooler months to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Cuttings from pruning can be used for propagation. Pinch back tips to encourage a bushier growth habit.
Pruning is best done in spring before active growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaves. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Roots will form within a few weeks.
Leaf cuttings can be laid on the soil surface and will root and produce plantlets.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Repotting is best done in spring.
Ensure the new pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Sprawling Pigsears (Cotyledon papillaris)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Cotyledon |
| Species | Cotyledon papillaris |
Similar in genus Cotyledon
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