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Cotyledon orbiculata Takbok
Place ideally in a sunny position.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The name 'Takbok' is derived from the African word. It refers to the shape of its leaves and means: branched antlers.
Cotyledon orbiculata Takbok, the cultivar is officially called Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Takbok', the original form of which is native to South Africa. Its name 'Takbok' is originally an African word meaning: branched antlers, this refers to the fascinating shape of the leaves.
The grey-green leaves are coloured whitish due to the leathering. A reddish-brown tinge appears around the edges of the leaves when there is sufficient sunlight. The leaves often divide into distinctive lobes that resemble antlers. The shape of young leaves may change, but the shape changes less and less with age. Cotyledon orbiculata Takbok grows up to 30 cm tall and forms an attractive small shrub with erect to semi-erect stems.
In winter and spring, orange, bell-shaped flowers appear on upright stems, reaching up to 30 cm in height. However, flowering is relatively rare.
If watered regularly and frequently, the succulent grows quite quickly. It has gained popularity among succulent growers thanks to its charming foliage. It is not only the shape that catches the eye, but also the colouring, which changes from white to dark purple-red around the edges.