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Kalanchoe humilis
Also Known As
- Kalanchoe tigrina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Kalanchoe humilis plant details
Kalanchoe humilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe humilis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, green and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe humilis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Kalanchoe humilis
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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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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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- low
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