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pigs ear succulent Buy Cotyledon orbiculata Pig's Ear Navel WortPig's Ear Round leafed Navel Wort Botanical Name: Cotyledon orbiculata Family: Crassulaceae Origin: Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia) Plant Type: Evergreen succulent shrub Overview Cotyledon orbiculata (Pigs Ear) is a water wise, architectural succulent for South Australian gardens. It forms tidy clumps of powdery blue green, paddle shaped leaves with red edges in sun, and throws pendulous orangecoral bell flowers in winter that feed
Pig's Ear / Round-leafed Navel Wort
Botanical Name: Cotyledon orbiculata
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia)
Plant Type: Evergreen succulent shrub
Overview
Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig’s Ear) is a water-wise, architectural succulent for South Australian gardens. It forms tidy clumps of powdery blue-green, paddle-shaped leaves with red edges in sun, and throws pendulous orange–coral bell flowers in winter that feed pollinators. Perfect for gravel gardens, coastal sites and bold containers.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 0.6-1.0 m H x 0.6-1.2 m W
- Growth Rate: 15-30 cm per year under good conditions
- Foliage: Fleshy, blue-green/grey-green “paddles” with a silvery bloom; edges blush red in high light
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Flowers: Winter stems topped with orange–coral, bell-shaped blooms; long-lasting and nectar-rich
- Seasonal Interest: Year-round structure; best flowering in winter when gardens are quieter
- Wildlife Value: Nectar for bees and other pollinators in cooler months
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Tolerance: Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant
coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost) - Planting Density: Shrub borders/rock gardens: 0.6–1.0 m centres for a dense, dramatic effect
- Pet Friendly: No — not pet-friendly. Contains bufadienolide toxins; ingestion can harm pets/livestock
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (colour and compact habit are best with strong light)
- Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly loam; raised beds/mounds for heavier soils; avoid waterlogging
- Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 14–21 days in summer; rarely in winter (let soil dry between waterings)
- Maintenance: Mulch with gravel; remove spent flower stems; prune lightly to shape after flowering; fertilise sparingly in early spring
- Lifespan: 10–20+ years in suitable, free-draining sites
- Climate Zones: Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas
- Soil pH: Neutral, but adaptable to mild Acidic/Alkaline
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Swap “hedges” for succulent mass plantings and gravel borders for striking texture
- Feature in large pots near entries and outdoor living spaces
- Mix with agaves, aloes and ornamental grasses for a contemporary, low-water palette
Why You Will Love It
A set-and-forget drought hero: sculptural blue-green leaves with red edges, cheerful winter bells for pollinators, and exceptional heat/coastal resilience — all with minimal watering and care.
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★★★★★ 5
Update Year Later, Love it! Really impressed
Color: Orange
Update: I've owned it a year now, still on original batteries (surprised me), it still works great. I still get a little annoyed with how slow it it, but might be time for new batteries. Once in a blue moon the circle is not completely cut, but that's on me as I control when to stop it, to reverse. No issuese removing lid, very smooth. Love it. Original review: I'm pleasantly surprised. It does a great job! Very smooth, safe cut. Who knew? That said, it is much slower than a standard electric can opener, and you have no idea where it's cutting. Now I started on the first letter on the product's label, and pay attention to when the circle is complete. Press the "on" button a second time and it goes backwards for a few seconds. Done! Use the attached magnet to pull off the lid. I'm thinking of buying a second one. Also, I very much like that it uses standard batteries, nothing weird to look for. Well done!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
★★★★★ 1
Opener leaves wire threads on the rim of the can when opening. Poses a danger if ingested.
Color: Orange
Purchased this item hoping it would make opening cans easier (I have osteoarthritis in my hands). First time I tried it, after it rounded the lid of a can of DelMonte green beans, nothing. I reseated it, and held it down when it started. It opened the can after circling the top two times. When I took the lid off the can, there were tiny wire "threads" stuck on the can, and more stuck on the Kitchen Mama opener. I was able to very carefully wipe the wire threads off and pour the can of beans into my pan. HOWEVER, I will not use this product again. Who wants to run the risk of ingesting wire threads?!!! I would return the product for a refund, but my husband destroyed the box opening it, so this will go into the garbage. I wouldn't sell at a garage sale or donate it, because someone else might ingest the wire threads, and then Kitchen Mama would have a lawsuit on their hands I wouldn't have given ANY stars, but you have to give at least one to write a review.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best can opener I have ever had
Color: Blue
Lovvve love love this magic little thing! It cuts great! Not hard to use! U literally set it on the can press a button and it does it all for you! Great value for so little
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026
★★★★★ 3
All Promise, No Performance
Color: Orange
*****
Update:
I wanted to add that Kitchen Mama’s customer service was genuinely great. They followed up, honored the warranty, and sent me a replacement even though I couldn’t provide photos at the time. The replacement works perfectly and the experience was way less stressful than I expected.
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Original Review:
I just needed a simple electric can opener because I have crippling pain in my hands and I can't use a manual one. I didn't expect anything fancy but for the one job this thing had it still really let me down.
This thing is so slow it reminds me of my AOL days. And when it's done, it just... keeps going. When you turn it off it takes FOREVER to wind down. The first few times I tried yanking it off because I thought it was stuck.
And then it fully died in under a year.
But honestly maybe what bothers me the most of all is when I contacted customer support about the warranty replacement, I got an email back asking for photographic proof that my BATTERIES WERE IN CORRECTLY. Really?
(A photo that I could not provide because it had broken days earlier and I threw it in the trash, who hoards broken appliances?).
I really expected better from a ‘reputable’ brand.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Works well
Color: Blue
Works as it should
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026