Botanical Name: Kalanchoe uniflora
Common Name: Winter bells Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape prostrate, trailing, spreading plant with fine stems and fleshy, glossy leaves; pinkish flower clusters form at the ends of branches in winter Height to 12" Spread to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out outdoors: sun to part shade; indoors: very bright light Soil prefers good drainage Hardiness tender (zones 23-24) Morphology: Leaves opposite, elliptical, to 1" long, usually somewhat crenate at leaf tips; tinged with red on petioles and margins Flowers terminal clusters of pinkish red, tubular flowers to 1" long, usually is winter to early spring Fruit inconspicuous capsule Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings Usage: excellent basket plant for bright light conditions or in partially shaded patio areas; bright flower color in winter makes this a great patio plant Landscape Care: Watering fairly drought tolerant; can tolerate extended periods between watering, but looks best with regular water Fertilizing balanced, slow-release, when planting Pruning head back after bloom to reduce thicket of dead stems Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other tolerates bright conditions indoors Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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