How to tend a Cotyledon tomentosa

Also known as: Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. tomentosa

Watering

Water 2 times during summer dormancy, 20ml water every time, keep soil moist in other time, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Summer is its dormant period, use shade for better car, spring and autumn are its growing seasons, need plenty of sunshine

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Crassulaceae, Cotyledon
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 10-15 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, blooms sometimes, with orange small flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green, with adequate sunlight, leaves edges turning to red brown
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