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Kalanchoe pumila

Also Known As

Kalanchoe pumila 'Silver Gray'
Flower Dust Plant
Silver Gray

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

10b-12

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Kalanchoe pumila plant details

Kalanchoe pumila is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In spring and winter lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe pumila

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe pumila

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kalanchoe pumila ‘Silver Gray’, also called Flower Dust Plant, is a super felty succulent shrublet with powdery white, oblong and scalloped leaves. Displays clusters of pink flowers above a clumping mound. Flower Dust Plant is great in a seasonal container, or as an indoor houseplant. Prefers low humidity, a well-drained, humus-rich soil and infrequent watering. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). 1/4 inch long Pink-violet Flowers with conspicuous Yellow anthers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Kalanchoe pumila has silver grey leaves that are smothered in dusty pink blossoms from winter into early summer...foliage resembles that of dusty miller..easy

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Consider creating a low maintenance display of tender succulents. Include this Kalanchoe with it's frosted grey foliage. At the end of the season, bring it in for a winter display of lavender flowers.