Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpus

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Overview

Slipper Flower (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) is a distinctive succulent shrub, reaching 2-4 ft in height, known for its light green, zigzagging stems and slipper-shaped yellow-green blooms that can appear year-round in warm climates. Preferring full sun, it requires minimal water upon establishment. A low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice, it adds an exotic touch to xeriscape gardens, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. Keep away from pets, as it can be toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Slipper Flower (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) is a distinctive succulent shrub

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — red flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpus

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Moderate toxicity makes it less suitable for gardens frequented by pets or children, image 50

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Maintain its health by ensuring good drainage and occasional trimming to shape and control size; known for its light

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — consider its potential as a focal point among low-lying succulents or as a contrasting texture beside softer; making

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching 2-4 ft in height; this evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit, image 56

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Slipper Flower (Pedilanthus macrocarpus) is a distinctive succulent shrub; zigzagging stems and, image 55

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — succulent for full or half; maintain its health by ensuring good drainage and occasional trimming to shape and

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — succulent with red blooms; thanks to its drought resistance

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — zigzagging stems and slipper-shaped yellow-green blooms that can appear year-round in warm climates; red, image 58

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — known for its light green; plant in full sunlight to part shade to ensure vigorous growth, image 57

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Preferring full sun, it requires minimal water upon establishment, image 59

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — A low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice; reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent, image 60

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — it adds an exotic touch to xeriscape gardens; however, the plant's key attraction is its curious, image 61

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — Keep away from pets, as it can be toxic if ingested; a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice, image 63

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — thriving in USDA zones 9-11; succulent with red blooms, image 62

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — scientifically known as Pedilanthus macrocarpus; giving it a substantial presence in the garden, image 64

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent spread; succulent for full or half, image 66

Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — This evergreen perennial exhibits an upright growth habit; which may reach up to 1.5 to 2 inches in length, image 65

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