Kalanchoe Species, Beach Bells, Chandelier Plant, Madagascar Wax Bells
Kalanchoemanginii

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species: manginii (man-GIN-ee-eye)

Synonym:Bryophyllum manginii

Synonym:Kalanchoe manginii var. triploidea

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen


Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Orange

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting