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    Kalanchoe synsepala

    Also Known As

    • Cup Kalanchoe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Kalanchoe synsepala plant details

    Kalanchoe synsepala is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter tan and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe synsepala

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 15 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan and yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe synsepala

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Kalanchoe synsepala has green to grey-green, broadly serrated leaves with dark burgundy edges and often flushed with burgundy on the lower leaf surfaces. Plants form arching stolons with young plants at their tips ready to root into the soil when they touch the ground.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Also known as the Walking Kalanchoe. From Madagascar. Sends out long branches with baby plants at the end. Nice, red scalloped leaf edge and lime green foliage. Part shade or sun, dry conditions.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kalanchoe synsepala plant

    How to Grow Kalanchoe synsepala

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-16'

    Width: 6'-12'

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

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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
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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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