Kalanchoe synsepalaBaker
Cup Kalanchoe , Walking Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe brachycalyx , Kalanchoe gentyi , Kalanchoe trichantha
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kinsfolk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
The specific epithet " synsepala(sin - SEP - al - uh ) " mean " group sepal " and touch to the sepal of this mintage that are fused into a tube .
Kalanchoe synsepalais aboriginal toMadagascar . It occurs in the key and southern parts of the island , develop in bumpy , sunny places .
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Kalanchoe synsepalais an attractive succulent with fleshy , grey - green leave with pink - empurpled margin . It is very variable in size and shape and can grow up to 20 in ( 50 curium ) tall . The farewell are orbicular with a rounded gratuity , measuring up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long and 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) wide . Their gross profit margin can be total or have set teeth , sometimes dissected . The plant raise baby plants at the ends of foresightful stems , which eventually bend to the flat coat and take root , hence its uncouth name .
The flowers are small , tubular , and 4 - angle . They are wan pink to reddish and usually come along in two opposite , very dull corymbose cyme in mid - drop .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Kalanchoecare is minimum , but be cautious about light level . Intense sunlight can burn the peak of the leaves . Place pots in fond sun to light shade orbit when growingKalanchoes .
The flower miscellanea are highly rewarding for their colourful and long - last bloom . They choose hopeful , cheery locations , specially in the growing time of year . Water moderately from gloam to winter when the growing is most active . Reduce watering during the hottest summertime months when the plants are mostly dormant and wintertime when the ontogeny slow significantly . Let the soil surface dry out between lachrymation . Watch the heavy leaves for signs of H2O distress . An ordinarypotting soil mixis mulct . Feedbi - weekly during the growing season with a liquid plant food , or use slow - release shot .
These small industrial plant require repotting every few years . When repotting , take supernumerary tutelage in manipulation as the leaves are somewhat brittle and can snap easy . Clay pots work exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . ascertain passel can drain well and saucer can empty easily .
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