Overview
Kalanchoe beharensis is a bushy houseplants in the genus Kalanchoe, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Kalanchoe beharensis grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1B. It is a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and drought resistant. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden. It is native to Madagascar.
About
Kalanchoe beharensis is a robust, succulent perennial that maintains its foliage year-round. It features elongated, triangular leaves that are concave with a brownish hue on the upper surface and a grayish, hairy texture underneath. In late winter, this plant produces clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers, measuring about 6mm in length, that are greenish-yellow in color.
About the genus
Kalanchoe includes a range of plants such as annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs, and trees. They feature succulent leaves that may be simple or pinnately lobed, and their flowers are typically tubular or bell-shaped with four distinct lobes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kalanchoe
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
Kalanchoe beharensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- Madagascar
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kalanchoe beharensis
- Cultivation
- Grow indoors in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Kalanchoe beharensis?
Grow indoors in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Kalanchoe beharensis?
Kalanchoe beharensis prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kalanchoe beharensis need?
Kalanchoe beharensis grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Kalanchoe beharensis?
No pruning required.
How big does Kalanchoe beharensis grow?
Kalanchoe beharensis reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Kalanchoe beharensis hardy in the UK?
Kalanchoe beharensis has a UK hardiness rating of H1B.
How do I propagate Kalanchoe beharensis?
Propagate by seed or offsets in spring.