Cotyledon undulata
silver crown
| Family |
| Crassulaceae |
| Genus |
| Cotyledon |
| Species |
| undulata |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| >9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40 - 50 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| General Description |
| An upright succulent with waxy, grey-green leaves. Bell-shaped orange-pink flowers bloom atop tall stems. |
| Landscape |
| Rocky garden borders, in potted succulent collections or as a specimen in arid gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in rocky, well-drained soil of any acidity and place under full sun to partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Clumping. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Snails. |
| Habitat |
| Widespread throughout but is typically confined to rocky outcrops in grassland fynbos and karoo regions. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed or tip cuttings. |