Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri

Also Known As

Bryophyllum gastonis-bonnieri
Kalanchoe adolph-engleri
Donkey Ear Plant
Donkey's Ears
Life Plant
Miracle Leaf
Palm Beachbells
Tree of Life

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

More Options

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri plant details

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Madagascar, this succulent plant features large green, ear-like leaves covered in dark maroon to brown spots. Displays clusters of salmon-colored, tubular flowers on tall stalks. The ovate-lanceolate leaves reach a substantial size, up to 20" long, eventually hanging down from their own weight. Kalanchoe are low maintenance, and require little water once established. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!\n\n\n\n

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Also known as the Donkey Ear kalanchoe. This kalanchoe from Madagascar has huge, banded leaves that curve downwards and form little plantlets at the tip. Enormous flower spike with bell shaped reddish flowers. Great for hanging baskets.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

BONNIERI - a succulent with grey green fuzzy textured leaves shaped like a donkey ear develop dark bronze mule spots with age. Likes full sun to lt shade. From fall to winter, tall shoots (12-18") produce clusters of rosy red tubular bell-like flowers. Hummingbirds love it.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

An easily grown succulent-like plant with wide arching silvery-green foliage. Tiny plantlets develop at the ends of the leaves. A good choice for hanging baskets or 10" pots.