round-leafed navel-wort

How to Grow and Care for round-leafed navel-wort

round-leafed navel-wort · Cotyledon orbiculata
Also known as: pig's ear

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further details

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing round-leafed navel-wort

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further details

How to Water round-leafed navel-wort?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for round-leafed navel-wort?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for round-leafed navel-wort?

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What Soil Is Best for round-leafed navel-wort?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for round-leafed navel-wort?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize round-leafed navel-wort?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune round-leafed navel-wort?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate round-leafed navel-wort?

Propagate by seed or from stem cuttings

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How to Transplant round-leafed navel-wort?

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How to Care for round-leafed navel-wort in Winter?

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How to Plant round-leafed navel-wort?

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further details

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How to Repot round-leafed navel-wort?

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How to Harvest round-leafed navel-wort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids

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The Toxicity of round-leafed navel-wort

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Attributes of round-leafed navel-wort

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginS. Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotyledon orbiculata
Genus
Cotyledon
Family
Crassulaceae
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