Summary: Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga is a succulent native to South Africa.

Botanical name: Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga (Haworth) De Candolle Synonym: Cotyledon flavida Fourcade Family: Crassulaceae Origin: South Africa Common name: cotyledon Hardiness: -5°C for short periods and planted in drained soil. Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga is a South African succulent widely grown in this country. It can be distinguished from Cotyledon orbiculata by the swelling on the corolla (oblong tubular flower). It reaches a height of around 60 cm with its flowers. Leaves vary greatly in shape, so there are many cultivars. They are green with white bloom. Some have reddish edges. Orange flowers appear in summer.