Cotyledon Mint Truffles (4" pot)

Cotyledon Mint Truffles  * Ship Bare root (without pot and soil) Pot size is only notated for your reference. * If you are going plant your cactus or succulent in a pot, have it prepared beforehand with cactus mix soil (recommended), then water lightly. *If you going to plant it into the ground, ensure proper drainage *We Only ship Priority to ensure your Succulents plant will take between 2 to 3 days to arrive, we are not responsible for any the shipping carriers are delays. * My Jades have really short roots, We reefed to the gallons that are planted in the add so you can see or estimate the actual size of the plant, do not expect to receive any Jade with long roots, That's why these trees are easy to Trim and give a shape as a bonsai tree and plant them in a shallow pot. * We try to ship our succulent plants as soon as we get the order is customer responsibility to be aware of the plant arrival also customers will get a notification by email. If the customer wants to delay or change the day of the shipment please contact us as soon as possible. *We take great care in the packaging of your plants, but unfortunately the same cannot always be said in how they are handled once they leave us .*Is the customer responsibility to purchase a (Heat pack) if the Succulent plant is ship to a cold area, we usually recommended it if the whether is 35* or lower, If you are purchasing a large succulent plant please make sure you buy enough heat pack to cover the plant (1 heat pack every 12") We are not responsible for damages to the Succulent plant if is NOT enough coverage of the heat pack, and if is delay by USPS, the heat only will keep the box warm for 72 hours. Cotyledon is also commonly known as the ‘Mint Truffles’. The plant is best known to grow slowly and low to the ground. Over time you will start notice the leafs forming densely packed together. When looking at the plant you will see how thin the green leaves with red edges are. Scientific Classification Family: Crassulaceae Subfamily: Sedoideae Genus: Cotyledon Care and Propagation Information Watering Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering. General Care for Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ This succulent type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy flowers. It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot. This page contains affiliate links. Quick Facts: Prefers full sun Can be grown outdoor Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants Does not handle cold well Prefers Zone 10a-11b -1.1°C (30 F) Best propagated by cuttings or seeds Where to Plant Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor. This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a-11b which is around -1.1°C (30°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Mint Truffles in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily. When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used (See our guide on how to pick the best plant pot).   How to Propagate Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ Mint Truffles can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store. You can learn all about How To Repot Succulents in our guide. Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.   How to Propagate Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ From Cuttings When propagating Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out. How to Propagate Cotyledon ‘Mint Truffles’ Using Seeds This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.