Cotyledon barbeyi

Common Names

Plakkie (afrikaans)
bushveld cotyledon (english)

Taxonomy

Family CRASSULACEAE
Genus Cotyledon
Species barbeyi
SA Plant Number
Basionym Cotyledon barbeyi

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Description

Cotyledon barbeyi is a hardy, evergreen, branched, succulent shrub with very variable leaves, the one we grow at Random Harvest has finger-like, fleshy leaves.

It bears masses of long-lasting, pendulous, satiny, red, tubular flowers in clusters at the tip of the flowering stalks from Mar. to Sept.They attract birds and bees.Reputed to be toxic to livestock.

This drought-hardy shrub makes a good addition to a succulent garden or rockery and is lovely in a container.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade.

Size: 1m

Wildlife

Attracts insects and birds:

They attract insects and bees. Reputed to be toxic to livestock.

Uses

Distribution

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Attributes

Growth Rate: Moderate, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Frost Hardiness: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Full Sun, Position: Semi-shade, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Habitat: Bushveld, Habitat: Rocky Outcrops, Habitat: Scrub, Habitat: Woodland, Drought Hardiness: Drought Resistant

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