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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

Also Known As

Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi
Kalanchoe Stonecrop
Lavender Scallops
South American Air Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

10a-12

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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi plant details

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, pink and white foliage. In spring and winter apricot, coral, pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, pink and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral, pink and salmon blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A super special Kalanchoe, native to Madagascar. Known for its unusually stunning scalloped foliage, it’s easy to grow, super low maintenance, and can be grown either as a houseplant or outdoors in mild climates. Salmon-pink bell-shaped bloom clusters attract hummingbirds in Winter and early Spring when little else is abloom! Growing to about 1.5-2’ wide and tall in the garden (or smaller in a pot), it forms a mound of the prettiest 2” oblong dramatically scalloped green to gray-green succulent leaves, colorfully edged in contrasting lavender or occasionally pink. Grow in full sun to bring out the strongest edging color. While it is considered drought tolerant, it will look best with a once weekly drink of water during the Summer. Well-draining soil only! Reduce or stop watering during the Winter. Spreads over time. After it blooms, prune it back to a more upright bushy shape, if desired.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Scalloped leaves of all different colors, depending on the light. Can take full sun and severe drought. Great groundcover! Just grows and grows without help. Will grow tall, but if pinched, will grow tiny plantlets all over the stem for a tight, compact look.