Kalanchoe Species, Dusty Kalanchoe, Mealy Kalanchoe

Kalanchoefarinacea

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
farinacea (far-ih-NAH-kee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

El Dorado Hills, California

Vista, California

Vero Beach, Florida

Central City, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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P
Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Having said K. farinacea grows in central Phoenix, I must add that my 20 year old plant is in a pot that comes inside ...Read More

C
Central City, KY | January 2011 | neutral

Where can I buy this plant online?

M
Rockville, MD | November 2010 | neutral

I just bought this plant. How often should I fertilize it?

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