General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 4-6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Apple green with red margins. With higher light intensity and in cool growing conditions, the leaves blush an intense red with green only near the center of the plant.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: The flowers are the most toxic part.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP30694
Parentage: Kalanchoe luciae x 21

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Common names
  • Kalanchoe
Also sold as:
  • ‘Dragon Fire’

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Location: Fairfax VA | February 2023
Date: 2023-02-11
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Date: 2019-11-30
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Date: 2022-09-06
Location: Slavia, Florida, United States
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-08-30
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