I saw a plant that looked like it today at Lowes, a group of succulents that all had labels stuck right on the pots with Latin names and detaile info- (for once)
The pigs ear was labeled Kalanchoe feldtschenkoi (sp?) like this, altho this may be a selected variety.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55748/
Not frost hardy- so if I leave it in my new little succulent place I may lose that piece, but have a big one saved inside of course. Near the bricks to the right of the Aloe, which may freeze too. But I can replace in spring.
Chantell's pig's ears
LOVE that plant...mine put on all kinds of growth over the summer...reminds me...it's still outside...yikes!! Note to self: bring indoors TONITE!!!
yup, mine grew super this summer too. I'll have it a long time. While at Lowes I had to still my clearance jitters by picking up a one dollar Echevaria something cute and ruffley with pink edges, and a tiny living stones sorta- like thing--dang, pictures in other camera. Sadly passed up a cool 50 cent Haworthia cuz the bits of green were rotted undeneath and thought beyond hope.
GO very easy on the watering of that living stone...they're great plants but IMHO a tad temperamental. LOVE those "ruffley" things....LOL They're so pretty
I have looked at those pigs ears a couple of times they are an attractive plant. Are they easy to propagate, maybe you or Chantell could start me some? ;}
Sally, You would love my Hobby Greenhouse meetings. People donate plants for the raffle table and the club sells tickets most everyone comes away with something. Last meeting my $5 worth of tickets gleaned me a purple stem taro, banana, orchid and a broad leaf creeping phlox. I usually only get $2-4 worth of tickets but at this meeting they had 3 huge fresh made Christmas wreaths so I spent a few extra $$
Holly - I'm happy to send you up some cuttings...just plop em in some well draining soil some place warm and they'll root up just like a sedum would for you.
Thank you Chantell, I'll take some anytime next spring swap would be fine.
Just remind me please. It's a great and easy plant!!
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