Kalanchoe Species, Magic Tower
Kalanchoeserrata

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species: serrata (sair-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Bryophyllum lauzac-marchaliae

Category
Cactus and Succulents

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From bulbils
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting