Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpa

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Overview

The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up to 3-4 feet in height. Its curved, slipper-shaped green pods and red flowers add exotic flair. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Arid

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up to 3-4 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Arid

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Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — orange and red flowers in the garden; native to the deserts of Mexico, image 79

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — it requires a position in full sun; water requirements are minimal, image 73

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root rot; its curved, slipper-shaped green, image 74

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Hardiness is up to USDA Zone 9, with temperatures not falling below 20°F (-6.7°C), image 75

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Water requirements are minimal; leaving the attractive stems to command visual interest, image 76

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — With its low maintenance and dramatic appearance, image 77

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating a focal point in a, image 78

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent for full or half; the Pedilanthus macrocarpa is an excellent choice for creating, image 81

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care; orange and red flowers in, image 85

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, image 84

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Its curved, slipper-shaped green pods and red flowers add exotic flair; the Slipper Plant, image 83

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpa) is a unique perennial succulent, reaching up, image 82

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — succulent with orange and red blooms; the plant boasts unique red, image 80

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Space plants 2-3 feet apart to create a striking visual impact in xeriscaped gardens, image 86

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — The Lady's Slipper or Slipper Plant; zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue, image 87

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpa; it requires a position in full sun, image 88

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — is a unique and eye-catching succulent that will make an impressive addition to any, image 89

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — particularly those with a xeriscape approach or a desire for a touch of the exotic; the, image 90

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — Native to the deserts of Mexico; providing a striking vertical element in garden, image 91

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — leaving the attractive stems to command visual interest year-round.<br><br>In late spring, image 97

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — These stems contain sparse, image 95

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — the Slipper Plant forms pencil-like; and well-draining soil is imperative to prevent root, image 92

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — small leaves that typically drop in the hot season to conserve water; hardiness is up to, image 96

Lady's Slipper, Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpa) — zig-zagging stems that possess a rich green hue; succulent for full or half, image 93

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