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    Kalanchoe species

    Also Known As

    • Mother of Thousands

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Kalanchoe species plant details

    Kalanchoe species is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe species

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe species

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A very unusual, succulent plant whose large, 2 inch by 5 inch, bluish-green leaves have baby plantlets all around the serrated edges, giving them a dainty, unique appearance. They send up a tall spike of bell-shaped, pinkish flowers in early spring, and are extremely easy to grow.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Kalanchoe species plant

    How to Grow Kalanchoe species

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

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    Kalanchoe beharensis

    aka Kalanchoe beharensis maxima, Felt Plant, Naked Feltleaf, Velvet Elephant Ear

    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
    Photo of Kalanchoe beharensis foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

    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
    Photo of Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Kalanchoe pumila

    aka Kalanchoe pumila 'Silver Gray', Flower Dust Plant, Silver Gray

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Kalanchoe pumila flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

    aka Desert Cabbage, Paddle Plant, Pancake Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora foliage by plant lust
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    Kalanchoe laciniata

    aka Kalanchoe 'Thaland'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Kalanchoe laciniata by Cactus Jungle
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