Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot.
Water sparingly during dormancy in winter, and increase frequency slightly during the active growing season in spring and summer.
Wood's cotyledon (Cotyledon woodii) is a striking succulent with fleshy, grey-green leaves, often forming attractive rosettes. It produces clusters of tubular, orange-red
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid harsh afternoon rays
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Avoid waterlogging; drought tolerant
Well-drained, gritty
50% intensity
Warm to average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C during growing season; can tolerate cooler in winter dormancy
Infrequent, diluted during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced succulent fertilizer half-strength in spring and summer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot.
Water sparingly during dormancy in winter, and increase frequency slightly during the active growing season in spring and summer.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged leaves. Pinching back stem tips can encourage bushier growth. Pruning is best done in spring before the main growing season begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Repot in spring, just as new growth begins, to minimize transplant shock.
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Photos of Wood's Cotyledon (Cotyledon woodii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Cotyledon |
| Species | Cotyledon woodii |
Similar in genus Cotyledon
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