cliff hanger plant Cotyledon pendens 'Cliff Cotyledon'

cliff hanger plant Cotyledon pendens 'Cliff Cotyledon'The numerous stems of Cotyledon pendens 'Cliff Cotyledon' will quickly form a curtain of draping foliage, reaching up to 2 feet in length. The pointed, oval leaves range in color from lime green to dusty blue, courtesy of a coating of powdery farina on the newest leaf sets. The margins of the leaves will flush a rich magenta hue in bright light, adding another layer of contrast to this exceptional plant which would look right at home spilling over the

The numerous stems of Cotyledon pendens 'Cliff Cotyledon' will quickly form a ‘curtain’ of draping foliage, reaching up to 2 feet in length. The pointed, oval leaves range in color from lime green to dusty blue, courtesy of a coating of powdery farina on the newest leaf sets. The margins of the leaves will flush a rich magenta hue in bright light, adding another layer of contrast to this exceptional plant – which would look right at home spilling over the rocks of a xeriscaped garden, or in a hanging basket positioned by a sunny window.

Poor lighting and damp soil pose the biggest threats to ‘Cliff Cotyledon,’ so take care to provide plenty of bright light, porous soil within a well-draining pot, and deep but infrequent watering. Voracious growers, these plants can handle an occasional pruning to help maintain their size and shape, especially once they have begun to drape beyond the sides of their pot.

Hardy only to Zone 10, ‘Cliff Cotyledon’ must be protected from freezing temperatures. With proper care, you can expect to see annual inflorescences of bell-shaped, red flowers of up to 2 inches in length.