Species velvet leaf kalanchoe
paddle-shaped, large, velvety silver-yellow-green leaves with a distinctive texture

velvet leaf kalanchoe

Kalanchoe beharensis

The velvet leaf kalanchoe (Kalanchoe beharensis) is a succulent sun-loving plant. It grows to about two feet tall with silver-gray to rusty-red foliage covered in soft, velvety hairs. Its large, waxy, flowers range in color from red, to yellow, to orange, to green. They bloom in fall and winter. This species is native to Madagascar and is easily grown indoors or outdoors in warm climates. It needs full sun with well draining soil and regular watering. It is an excellent choice for adding texture and color to flowerbeds, borders, and rock gardens, and can also be grown in planters.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Leaf Cutting,Division,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

11 - 12

Flowers:

Greenish-yellow Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,brown,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Velvet leaf kalanchoe should be watered thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out in between waterings. Water the plant once every 7-10 days during the summer, and once every 10-14 days during the winter.

sunlight

Velvet leaf kalanchoe (Kalanchoe beharensis) prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It requires at least 4 hours of bright indirect sunlight each day in order to stay vibrant and healthy, but can tolerate up to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It should be kept away from any direct sunlight for the remainder of the day.

pruning

Velvet leaf kalanchoe (Kalanchoe beharensis) should be pruned every 6 to 8 months during the spring or early summer months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant looking full and well shaped. To do this, trim back the entire plant to about 1-third of its length. Take care not to remove more than 1-third of the foliage at any 1 time, as this can cause stress to the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Kalanchoe beharensis typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

Kalanchoe beharensis typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

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