Cotyledon Batesii Villadia – Succulent Plant

Description

Description

Villadia battesi is a genus of plants in the Crassulaceae family and can be divided into two distinct groups: Evergreen plants and deciduous plants. These magnificent plants bear simple leaves arranged in rosettes and up to 10 inches (25 cm) long stems.

It includes over 25 to 30 species scattered from Texas to Peru. Also known by the name ‘Cotyledon batesii’, the leaves are pale green and are covered with tiny tubercles up to 0.12 inch (3mm) wide and 0.4 inches (1 cm) long.

It blooms five-stellate flowers and is a rewarding plant for indoor gardens. These plants grow to a maximum height of 12 inches and can thrive under full to partial sunlight. It is a low maintenance plant and is an ideal choice for forgetful gardeners.

Villadia battesi Special Features

• These plants are divided into two groups: Evergreen plants with a summer growing period, and deciduous plants that bloom during the winters and shed the leaves during summers.
• These make great indoor and ornamental plants.
• It is a low maintenance plant.

Villadia battesi Uses

Ornamental Uses

• These are excellent gardening and indoor plants and need some pruning to maintain their attractive shape.
• Villadia battesi requires good sunlight and general succulent watering procedures. 

Planting and Care

• Like most succulents, these plants do not require frequent watering.
• These plants need some pruning to maintain their attractive shape.
• Allow the soil to dry off between watering.
• Don’t forget to soak the soil when watering
• Succulents require good drainage soil. 
• Villadia battesi do not do well in wet soils, but they thrive in poor soils.
• Trim these succulent plants anytime in the spring, summer, and falls.
• To encourage hardy growth and to get more vibrant colors, place the plant in lots of sunlight.
• Use diluted fertilizers to encourage fuller growth of these nitro deficient succulent plants.