Cotyledon pendens - Cliff Cotyledon

Cliff Cotyledon (Cotyledon pendens) (van Jaarsveld): A unique trailing succulent of pistachio green leaves. Its fleshy, teardrop-shaped leaves have a powdery, glaucous coating and take on bright red margins when grown in direct sunlight. The stems branch freely and can grow into a thick cascade up to 2.0' long. In the wild, it grows hanging from cliff crevices in South Africa where it receives full sun and summer rainfall. This miniature plant has large, bell-shaped blooms striped in coral and white.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our for tips on succulent propagation.