Kalanchoe, Elephant Ear Kalanchoe, Felt Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe 'Chocolate Chip'

Kalanchoebeharensis

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
beharensis (be-HAIR-en-sis)
Synonym
Kalanchoe van-tieghemii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Clayton, California

Norwalk, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(2 reports)

Sarasota, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | September 2009 | positive

Very tactile - great color grey - I like this color in garden - I do have to stake the plant - leaves are very large(10"x5") and they bre...Read More

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| March 2004 | neutral

I have recently purchased the Velvet Leaf plant, and I have no information on the plant itself. The reason I have purchased this plant b...Read More

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