General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
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| Leaves: |
Other: Velvety
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| Flower Color: |
White
Other: Cream
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Toxicity: |
Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: The flowers are the most toxic part.
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
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| Containers: |
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Parentage: |
Kalanchoe beharensis x Kalanchoe millotii |
- Kalanchoe
- Dwarf Velvet Plant
Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Aug 31, 2021 11:39 PM concerning plant:
Shrubby succulent with furry leaves and shy, unimpressive whitish flowers in groups on panicles above the foliage. The plant may grow to about 3 feet tall and wide. Pruning can be useful to improve the form. Cuttings can be used to start new plants. Mature individuals are incredibly drought tolerant, doing fine here with zero supplemental water, just a few inches of annual precipitation and a months-long summer drought.
This cultivar somewhat resembles Kalanchoe beharensis, but it is reported to be a hybrid with miliotii, and it has somewhat intermediate leaf features. Both species are from Madagascar. One can usually tell this plant from beharensis based on its distinctive leaf shape and a green or grayish color lacking any brown overtones except at the points on the margins. It is frequently misidentified.
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