Kalanchoe bracteata
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Kalanchoe nadyae
- Phonetic Spelling
- kal-un-KOH-ee brak-tee-AY-tuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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A compact succulent with silvery pubescent leaves that are pointed at the tip. Preferring bright, sunny locations and warm temperatures, it is winter hardy but will not survive if temperatures fall below 55 degrees. In areas that do not meet that minimum, container planting can be a solution. Plant in an organically rich but well-drained soil. For summer months, water moderately. Allow the soil surface to dry in between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering. At that time, the plant can be allowed to become very dry. Watch the leaves for water distress.
When planting in containers, they may need repotting every few years as the plant increases in size. Ensure that drainage is provided. They do well in clay pots.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: It can be grown in the sun, but caution should be taken when situated with southern exposure. The tips of the leaves can burn.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Houseplants, Succulents, and Cacti", a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
- Profile Video:
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Silvermint'
Copper colored flowers
- 'Silvermint'
- 'Silvermint'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Silvermint'
Copper colored flowers
- 'Silvermint'
- 'Silvermint'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Kalanchoe
- Species:
- bracteata
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Madagascar
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Succulent
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9b, 10b, 10a, 11b, 11a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Waxy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Orbicular
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 1-2" long silvery pubescent leaves pointed at the tip.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
