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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Also Known As
- Krinkle Red Kalanchoe
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana plant details
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink, red and salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink, red and salmon blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- salmon
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-16'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, Kalanchoe Stonecrop, Lavender Scallops, South American Air Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
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