Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In German
Cotyledon
Elkhorn
In French
Cotyledon
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Cotyledon
cuerno de alce
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Elkhorn
In Polish
Liścień
Elkhorn
In Latin
Cotyledon
Elkhorn
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Euphorbia
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cotyledon and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Elkhorn. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Elkhorn has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cotyledon and Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Elkhorn
Season and care of Cotyledon and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Elkhorn Physical Information
Cotyledon and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Elkhorn are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Elkhorn
Care of Cotyledon and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.