Scientific Name
Adromischus cooperi (Baker) A. Berger
Common Name(s)
Plover Eggs Plant
Synonym(s)
Cotyledon cooperi, Adromischus cuneatus, Adromischus festivus, Adromischus halesowensis, Adromischus pachylophus, Echeveria cooperi
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Kalanchoideae
Genus: Adromischus
Description
Adromischus cooperi is a dwarf branching succulent with stems densely covered with purple-speckled silvery-green to blue-green leaves. It slowly grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall, becoming slightly tree-like with age. Branches are up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, fleshy and narrow at the base, with distinctive wavy ends. Flowers are pink and appear on an up to 14 inches (35 cm) tall inflorescence in summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Many species are easy to grow in any free-draining, gritty compost. Their compact habit allows a collection to be maintained in a small space, and they grow well on any sunny window ledge or the top shelf of the greenhouse. Water mostly from spring to fall and let them dry out between waterings. Adromischus tolerates cool, frost-free conditions during the winter if kept dry. It is as well to keep water off the foliage during the winter. Mealybugs and vine weevils can be discouraged with a systemic insecticide.
Adromischus can be propagated from a single leaf, which should be placed against the pot's side so that the stem ends just touch the compost. Some species drop their leaves easily, and although each leaf will form a new plant, it can be challenging to grow a large specimen. In other cases, leaves for propagation must be carefully detached with a sharp knife.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Adromischus.
Origin
This species is native to South Africa (Eastern Cape).
Forms
Links
- Back to genus Adromischus
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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