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Kalanchoeblossfeldiana

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
blossfeldiana (bloss-fel-dee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Kalanchoe globulifera var. coccinea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °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
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

San Diego, California

Daytona Beach, Florida

Albany, Georgia

Elmont, New York

Brazoria, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Elmont, NY | November 2007 | neutral

The original plant was spotted at a greenhouse in Sweden. From that point on, a plant breeder from Fides began to breed the plants. Star...Read More

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