Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe are some of the easiest succulents to grow, and they are great for beginner plant collectors. Species range from Chocolate Soldier (Kalanchoe tomentosa) to Fang (K. beharensis), to Flapjack (K. luciae) – not to mention the Mothers listed below.
Most Popular Types
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe laetivirens), Mother of Millions (K. diagremontiana), and Widow’s Thrill (K. blossfeldiana)
Light
Full sun
Temperatures
Can withstand temperatures down to 30°F for short periods of time.
Watering
Water when completely dry
Toxicity
Toxic to pets
Growth
Some varieties such as Fang (Kalanchoe beharensis) can reach 10 ft in height in native habitat. Some varieties are monocarpic, meaning the plant will die after flowering.
Origin
China, South Africa, and Madagascar
Propagation
Most Kalanchoe produce plantlets along the edge of the leaves.
Dormancy
Summer dormant
Kalanchoe daigremontianum mother of thousands
Plantlets grown along the leaf edges of the Kalanchoe daigremontianum mother of thousands and drop to the ground to spread.
Kalanchoe tomentosa chocolate soldier
Kalanchoe tomentosa chocolate soldier is full of furry fun! (OK, that was cheesy.)
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana supermarket kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana has been hybridized to produce blooms all summer. It is called supermarket kalanchoe because of its availability.
Kalanchoe blooms
Kalanchoe typically produce tall inflorescences with bell-shaped blooms.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.