Botanical Name: Kalanchoe orgyalis
Common Name: no common name Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, shrubby succulent with large, dusty-brown coloration over grayish foliage and stems; has rounded overall form Height to 6' Spread to 6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full sun Soil prefers a fast-draining soil; will die in waterlogged condition Hardiness some frost (zones 17, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves oval to broadly elliptical, 3" to 5" long, young leaves reddish brown, becoming silvery gray with age; margins entire Flowers clear yellow flowers in terminal panicles; flowers to 3/8" across Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings any time Usage: succulent specimen plant for interesting foliage and bright flowers; often used in containers at a small size; can work in desert landscapes and succulent gardens Landscape Care: Watering keep somewhat dry; twice monthly is usually sufficient Fertilizing slow-release feeding in spring Pruning head back to induce bushiness; not often needed Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug Special Conditions/Other Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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