{"product_id":"37-cotyledon","title":"#37 Cotyledon","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37{--pg-ink:#254437;--pg-muted:#5b665c;--pg-line:#dce1d5;--pg-paper:#f6f5ed;--pg-clay:#995d47;color:var(--pg-ink);font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 *,#tss-succulent-guide-37 *::before,#tss-succulent-guide-37 *::after{box-sizing:border-box}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 h2,#tss-succulent-guide-37 h3{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:400;color:var(--pg-ink);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.2;text-transform:none}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 h2{font-size:clamp(29px,4vw,40px);margin:8px 0 16px}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 h3{font-size:25px;margin:0 0 14px}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 p{margin:0 0 16px}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 a{color:var(--pg-ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n  #tss-succulent-guide-37 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li:nth-child(2){border-right:0}#tss-succulent-guide-37 .pg-facts li:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--pg-line)}#tss-succulent-guide-37 .pg-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}#tss-succulent-guide-37 .pg-care{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}#tss-succulent-guide-37 .pg-section{padding:26px 0}#tss-succulent-guide-37 figure img{max-height:330px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tss-succulent-guide-37\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"pg-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Succulent Source · Plant notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMeet Cotyledon #37.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-hardiness\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft succulent · Protect from frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverwinter frost-free. Move indoors or to a frost-free shelter before freezing weather; avoid cold wet roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pg-lead\"\u003eUpright, narrow fleshy leaves give this Cotyledon a fresh green silhouette, with a different shape from broad paddle-leaved types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-order\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’re ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e the specific nursery type shown in this listing. Photos show examples from our nursery; your individual plant will vary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"pg-facts\" aria-label=\"Care at a glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003eBright light; introduce sun gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003eLet the mix dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003eAiry, free-draining mix and drainage holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003eSoft succulent\u003cbr\u003eProtect from frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"pg-section pg-feature\" aria-labelledby=\"pg-character-37\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1111\/4656\/files\/37-Cotyledon-Succulent-Small-Exact-2in-Type.jpg?v=1739211129\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"Cotyledon #37 in a nursery container at The Succulent Source\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eOur nursery photo; individual plants vary in color, size, and form.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eA closer look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pg-character-37\"\u003eWhat makes it different.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nursery listing does not specify a species or cultivar. Care below follows Cotyledon needs, while mature size and flower details remain dependent on the plant’s precise identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotyledons can develop sturdy branching stems and substantial fleshy leaves. Established plants may produce hanging bell-shaped flowers. Growth form and mature size vary by species, and young plants may look quite different from mature garden specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"pg-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pg-care-37\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eThe everyday essentials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pg-care-37\"\u003eHow to keep it happy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-care\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pg-step\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e Find the right light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a bright window indoors or a sheltered, bright outdoor spot. Introduce direct sun gradually, especially after shipping. Greenhouse-grown leaves can scorch if moved straight into strong afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pg-step\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e Water with the plant’s needs in mind\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the mix below the surface before watering. When it has dried, water the root ball thoroughly and let excess water drain. Empty any saucer. Adjust to the plant and your conditions rather than watering on a fixed weekly schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pg-step\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e Give the roots air and drainage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a free-draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with drainage holes. If the mix stays wet too long, add a suitable mineral amendment such as pumice or perlite. Repot into a container only a little larger than the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pg-step\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e Adjust through the year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the soil more often during active growth. When growth slows in cool or lower-light conditions, water less often. Avoid leaving cold roots in wet soil, and move frost-tender plants to a protected location before freezing weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive the foliage room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where the leaves will not be brushed repeatedly. Some Cotyledons have a powdery coating or soft hairs that are best left undisturbed. Cotyledons are ornamental plants and should be kept away from chewing pets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"pg-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pg-arrival-37\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eStart here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pg-arrival-37\"\u003eThe first few days at home.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly and gently clear away loose packing material. Begin in bright, protected light while the plant adjusts after shipping. Check the mix before adding water, and introduce stronger sun gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the roots time to settle in the nursery pot before choosing a permanent container. Small cosmetic marks can occur on living plants. If something concerns you on arrival, take clear photos and contact us for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"pg-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pg-problems-37\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eKnow what you’re seeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pg-problems-37\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; common growing questions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-care\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStretching or losing its shape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong gaps between leaves, a widening rosette, or pale new growth can indicate insufficient light. Improve light gradually. Old stretched growth will not compact again, so judge the response in new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoft tissue and damp soil?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, yellowing leaves or a darkening stem can signal excess moisture and possible rot. Stop adding water, check drainage, and inspect the roots. Shrivelling can also occur when damaged roots cannot take up water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCottony clumps in leaf joints?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect for mealybugs and separate an affected plant from others. Cottony clusters differ from normal hairs, waxy coatings, or raised leaf markings. Identify the pest before choosing a treatment and follow its label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA mark on an older leaf?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few dry older leaves or minor surface marks can be normal. Progressive tissue collapse, a darkening stem, or repeated unexplained leaf loss deserves a closer look. Check moisture, light, roots, and pests together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003csection class=\"pg-section\" aria-labelledby=\"pg-faq-37\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"pg-eyebrow\"\u003eA few useful answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pg-faq-37\"\u003eBefore you choose your spot.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the spot supplies enough light and the pot drains well. Watch the new growth: pale, stretched growth generally needs more light. A grow light can help when window light is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I grow more?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthy stem-tip cuttings are commonly used to propagate Cotyledons. Let the cut end dry before rooting it in a free-draining mix. Handle leaves carefully and avoid taking much material from a small starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill I receive the exact plant in the photo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive this listing’s nursery type, not the exact individual photographed. Photos show representative plants. These are juvenile specimens, so color, size, shape, and the number of rooted plants can vary. Please check the ordering details below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"pg-ordering\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA few ordering details.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive a young plant of this listing’s nursery type in a basic plastic container, usually black or orange, approximately 2 inches wide across the top and 2 inches tall. The measurement refers to the pot, not a guaranteed plant width. Size, color, and form vary through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the variety and how it grows, a pot may contain one or several smaller rooted plants; the number is not fixed. We select healthy plants from the stock available when your order is packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelayed shipping is not available for these specific types\u003c\/strong\u003e because our nursery stock changes frequently. Please review our shipping information before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-more\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/succulent-shipping-faq\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; arrival help\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exact-type-2-succulents\"\u003eExplore more 2-inch succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pg-sources\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003ePlant care references\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pza.sanbi.org\/cotyledon-orbiculata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSANBI: Cotyledon orbiculata\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/how-to\/growing-succulents-indoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIowa State Extension: indoor succulent care\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/how-to\/common-problems-and-issues-succulents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIowa State Extension: succulent troubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e. Nursery names and representative photos come from this listing. Adjust care to your own growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Succulent Source","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67958030598511,"sku":"EXACT 2in - #37 Cotyledon","price":5.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4469\/1567\/files\/37-Cotyledon-Succulent-Small-Exact-2in-Type.jpg?v=1793382477","url":"https:\/\/houseplantshop.store\/products\/37-cotyledon","provider":"House Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}