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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Marginata'
  • Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi variegata
  • Aurora Borealis
  • Variegated Lavender Scallops
  • Variegated Lavender-Scallops

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata' plant details

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, green, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring, summer and winter chocolate, coral, orange, pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate, coral, orange, pink and red blooms in spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, scalloped leaves, showy, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata', commonly called Tricolor Lavender Scallops, is a shrub-forming succulent featuring thick, scalloped, grey-green to purple leaves with cream-colored variegation. Native to the island of Madagascar! The leaf margins will flush to a brilliant pink color during times of stress (Heavy light exposure and drought). This succulent spreads by ground roots to form clumping colonies that grow up to 2.0' tall. Displays red flowers on thin stalks. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. 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
Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Orange Bell Shaped Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

(Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Marginata') green and white leaves with a hint of red..produces new plants from each branch..bell shaped brownish pink flowers in March..easy

Gardening facts about Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • orange
    • coral
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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