Cotyledon elisae in April at the Huntington Botanical Garden
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Avoid any frost
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix in summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Cape Province) type locality: (Riversdale); Schoemanspoort, Gouritz River (BA)
Growth Habits: Small succulent shrub
Watering Needs: Little water, but don't let the soil become bone dry
The cotyledon elisae has sticky leaves, and should kept in a area free of debris. The species epithet "elisae" was chosen by Van Jaarsveld to honor the botanical illustrator Elise Bodley. The species epithet is listed as 'eliseae' in the Kew Index.
Blooming Habits:
Blooms in several flushes from late spring to fall.
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