Kalanchoe Species, Flower Dust Plant

Kalanchoepumila

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
pumila (POO-mil-uh)
Synonym
Kalanchoe brevicaulis
Kalanchoe multiceps
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alameda, California

Brea, California

Clayton, California

Los Angeles, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Oceanside, California

San Leandro, California

Santee, California

Vista, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Coos Bay, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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L
(Zone 5a) | September 2013 | neutral

Does anyone have any information about propagating this plant from a fallen leaf? It was a surprise in the pot of another succulent I pur...Read More

R
Santee, CA | September 2009 | positive

Very easy plant. Low water, mounds well in a large pot, blooms faithfully.

B
Coos Bay, OR (Zone 9a) | May 2008 | positive

I grow this plant in a pot in my cool greenhouse. This year was our coldest winter for years and I thought it might not make it, but it h...Read More

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K
L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | neutral

Prone to mealybugs

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Origin: Madagascar - entire plant is densely covered with 1 1/2 inch long rounded leaves that are toothed and covered with soft whitish w...Read More

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