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    Kalanchoe rhombopilosa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Kalanchoe rhombopilosa plant details

    Kalanchoe rhombopilosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe rhombopilosa

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe rhombopilosa

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Kalanchoe rhombopilosa has stunning silver-white leaves with brown speckling. It is quite a small succulent and needs to be visited up close to appreciate its beautiful form and markings.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tender. Triangle shaped leaves with brown spots.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Beautiful kalanchoe with silver-grey succulent leaves covered in tiny brown polka dots and stripes. Grows upright with leaves stacking up the stem. Slow growing Madagascar native. Likes it DRY! Has the nickname "Pies From Heaven". Not sure why.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kalanchoe rhombopilosa plant

    How to Grow Kalanchoe rhombopilosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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