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Kalanchoeluciae

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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
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Species
luciae (LOO-see-ay)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Palm Bay, Florida

Centerville, Missouri

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This plant grows to a maximum of about 18", usually 6".
But flower grows to 3' or 4'.


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