At Succulents Club, we are delighted with succulent flowering plants. You will find a wide range of information on succulents and cacti on our website. As we unpacked more flowering succulents, we moved to a funny succulent called Pig's Ear. Pigs Ear succulents have been known to have unique qualities that help some medical conditions. Surprisingly these flowering succulents have been used to treat warts, corn, inflammation, and even epilepsy. This succulent has leaves coated with a powdery substance known to help protect them against bugs and weather. Don't you love how intricate these succulent plants are!

At Succulents Club, we have all the information you need about the Pig's Ear succulents in this plant care guide. We have put together all the details and answered all your questions about keeping this pretty succulent, healthy, and happy. Let's begin!

What is Pig's Ear Succulent Plant?

A popular and simple to grow succulent houseplant is the Pig's ear plant, also known as Round-leafed Navel-wort, Silver Pig's Ears, or Round-leafed Cotyledon.

The popular name "Pig's Ear" comes from the shape of the leaf of the "Pig's Ear Plant," which resembles a pig's ear. The leaves are grey-green and covered with a white powdered material that aids in reflecting light and enables water conservation.

One aspect of Pig's Ear Succulents we are especially drawn to is the incredible succulent flowers that emerge from summer to fall. These flowering succulents send out shoots of stems that produce exquisite bell-shaped flowers with shiny petals turned up at the ends. Many feel that Pig's Ear succulents are some of the most beautiful succulent flowering plants!

How to care for Pig's Ear Succulent Plants?

This succulent can be kept both indoors and outdoors. When it comes to sun, this succulent plant prefers full sun. However, you can get away with partial sun. But Pigs Ear succulents thrive in lots of bright sunlight! One unique aspect of caring for this succulent is its desire to have a bit more ventilation around it. So make sure you don't put it in a pot too close to other succulents or plant it in the ground in a dense landscape. 

Let's cover the other critical elements involved in caring for Pig's Ear Succulents. To ensure your plant grows well, you should take care of all its needs, like watering, light requirements, etc.

Succulent Watering Requirements:

To prevent wet soil from causing root rot in your Pig's Ear Succulent plant, ensure the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-draining. In the winter, water is used very little. During the warmer season, the plant waits between waterings for the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out. To prevent rotting, avoid watering the leaves of your Pig's ear plant. Alternatively, use bottom-up water. Use water at average temperature to prevent shocking your Pig's Ear Succulent plant.

Light Requirements:

It needs 8 hours of filtered sunlight per day. Bright light to full sunshine is ideal for growing the Pig's ear succulent plants. If you decide to bring your Pig's ear plant outside, acclimate it gradually and put it somewhere covered to prevent scorching the leaves.

Temperature Requirements:

Pigs Ear succulent plants thrive in warm temperatures. They have a hardiness zone of 9 to 11. Having said that, they do live through temperatures as low as 15 to 20°F. These flowering succulents are hardy and known to do well with wide temperature fluctuations.

Fertilizer Requirements:

During the plant's growing seasons, which include the spring and summer, a half-dose of fertilizer may be applied once or twice. Use a fertilizer with a low nitrogen content for cacti and succulents.

Succulent Soil Requirements:

Different soil mixtures can be used to pot up Pig's ear plants. It would be best to use a cactus or succulent mix. The pot's bottom should contain drainage holes to allow water to drain and keep the plant from becoming soggy.

How to Plant Pig's Ear Succulent Plants?

If you're asking about how to plant Pigs Ear succulents. It is recommended to follow our standard succulent planting steps. 

How to Propagate Pigs Ear Succulents?

To answer the question of how to propagate Pigs Ear succulent plants, we recommend using a standard leaf propagation process or a stem cutting propagation process. These flower succulents are easy to propagate, much like other succulents, you may have seen. 

Check out our succulent propagation steps. 

How to take succulent plant cuttings for propagation?

Use a pair of clean scissors to cut off the succulent's stem or leaves. Take a plant cutting from your Pig's ear plant 2 to 4 inches long. Verify that it contains two or three leaf nodes. Trim the stem as needed for propagation. Place the stem and leaf cuttings in a warm location to dry for two to three days as they are callous. Before planting, let the cuttings dry (callus) for 1-3 days to avoid rotting. Once calloused, the Pig's ear plant is cut in moist, sandy soil that drains freely.

Ensure the pot has a drainage hole to avoid the soil becoming moist, which might result in rotting.

Put the setup in a warm, well-lit area, and only water when the soil is completely dry. Ensure the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from becoming moist, which can cause rot. Cuttings of Pig's ears should begin to root in 3–4 weeks.

Pig's Ear Succulent Plant Repotting.

Pig's Ear Plant should only be repotted when it gets pot-bound. They have shallow roots. Therefore, they use a shallow rather than a deep container. The pot should only be one size bigger than the one before it.

Ensure the container has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged, which can cause root rot. Likewise, make sure the soil is pliable and well-draining. The succulent soil will dry up more quickly in a clay container since it is porous, which is better for your Pig's Ear Plant.

Where can you purchase Pig's Ear Plant Succulent?

You can purchase Pig's Ear succulent plants here at Succulents Club. If you haven't joined the club, we encourage you to join our community of other succulent lovers. We will ship you a new batch of beautiful succulents each month to your front door.

Pig's Ear Plant Succulent care FAQs

Is Pig's ear Plant Succulent an indoor or outdoor succulent?

Although this plant might be challenging to maintain, without the appropriate knowledge, it can flourish inside. The Pig's Ear succulent plants can be grown outside if you're fortunate enough to reside in a warm region.

How do you get rid of insect pests and diseases? 

Examine your succulents frequently for general health issues. You can quickly eliminate a few bug pests by picking them up if you see any. To get rid of the mealybugs and aphids, spray the plant parts with neem oil or rub the plant parts in 70% isopropyl alcohol if the infestation is severe. You can also apply a recommended nontoxic pesticide to get rid of the insects.

History/ Information About the Pig's Ear Plant Succulent

Scientific Name: Cotyledon orbiculata

Scientific Classification: Genus Cotyledon